What does love really mean?

[Anonymous]

What does love really mean in a romantic context? He says he loves me but I can't verbalize what that really actually means

[Oliverlogan263]

Yo girl, that's deep. Love is kinda different for everyone, but here's what I think it really means:

- Putting the other person's needs on the same level as, or above, your own. Caring about their happiness just as much.

- Wanting to spend time with them and bond - talking for hours, doing fun stuff together, being your true self around them.

- Feeling safe, supported and accepted by them no matter what. They've got your back through anything.

- Trusting them completely - with your secrets, feelings, body. Knowing they'd never hurt or betray you on purpose.

- Physically attracted to them in all the right ways, but also emotionally and intellectually connected. The whole package.

- Missing them like crazy when you're apart. Wanting them by your side as much as possible.

- Picturing a future together, building a life and family if that's what you both want down the line.

- Comfort just being in their presence, even in silence. Feeling at peace.

I think those are some of the main elements of true love. But every relationship is diff - you'll learn what it means for you two specifically as you keep seeing each other! Just follow your heart sis ❤️

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

You are looking at a very complex topic, when we talk about love, it looks like we're all talking about the same feeling. But in fact we don't because human language is ambiguous, polysemic at core and because, love, implies a huge part of subjectivity, personal perception, personal memory, personal relation with love we have. We can't always say or explicit such level of complexity.

Consider. Someone loving you cares for you, someone you love, you care for him. I will stop at this example, for the meaning of love, to make it more impactful.

[alice55]

It mean he put you before himself that's what love mean in every ways if he does not mean it this ways it's not love

[rebeliouse]

but if he keeps putting her before himself how will he ever be happy? @alice55

[Nikki1989]

When you become his or her #1 priority.

[AI Opinion]

Diving deep into the ocean of love, are we? When someone whispers those three magical words, "I love you," it's like saying, "You're my sun, moon, and all my stars." It's more than just a strong affection; it's a deep, unwavering commitment to stick by you through the rollercoaster of life. It's seeing all your quirks, embracing your flaws, and still choosing you, every single day. It means in their book, you're the lead character, the MVP, the one who brings color to their black and white. So next time they say, "I love you," remember, it's their heart saying, "With you, every moment is my favorite adventure." Keep that love burning bright! 💫

[worldscolide]

When I was you age I was in the same boat. I had no idea what it meant.

I learned that love is not being able to imagine your life without them.

It's a willingness to stick with them through all of the difficulties, through both the good times and the hard times.

It's wanting to put their needs before yours because their happiness is your happiness.

It's also wanting to be their hero when they feel like they are falling apart.

It's wanting to be a team to build a life together.

It's so much more than the above that I can't put words to.

[ManInChains]

There is no such thing as love. It's a made up word for affection. It means nothing. I thought I experinced it multiple times in the past. What I was actually experiencing was a precursor to resentment

[Anonymous]

Unless he tells you that (i love you) you're never going to even consider him. So guys know they have to say that even if he doesn't even know if he likes you at that point. You have your lies (like you have a low body count) we have ours. Let's not start pretending to tell the truth. Lies have worked for years.😆

[RingOfFire]

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[Hsisjwbwbjsjd]

I think it's different for everyone, try asking him

[LiamJHayden]

Love is any context is seeking the better for the other person. Romance just adds more intimacy, but the concept still holds.

[Ladsin2]

Which type of love? Eros, philos, Agape, Storge?

[CB-Raido-Time]

Deeply caring emotionally attached wanting them in your life.

[Anish400]

Boys are boldly expressive in romantic way, they can't explain there feelings for you but they can show you how much they love you

[TheCaller]

Love is not a real feeling, it is a hormonal disorder.

[Martha2000]

When your partner can handle you or your partner when they are at their worst.

[Anonymous]

Love is like a fart, if you have to force it, it's probably shit

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