Dating and Relationships

What is Love?

Love is a wonderful, positive feeling that two people have for one another. There is no set definition for the feeling; it varies among individuals. Love is constructed out of emotional feelings and thoughts that we first develop in childhood, in our relationships with parents, family, and friends. The feelings of love may include happiness, exhilaration, excitement, joy, anticipation, anxiousness, nervousness, comfort, security, and completeness. Love may also bring up feelings of anger, frustration, jealously, separation anxiety, and fear when the course of the relationship is not ideal or when fights begin. But in a strong and loving relationship, the good will outweigh the bad most of the time.

Feeling love for someone versus being in love with them:

We can feel love for many different people, whether it is for your mom, your dad, other family members, or your boyfriend/girlfriend. The distinguishing factor is whether you