Because most of “the signs” they tell you are garbage If you try to Google “how to know you’re in love,” you’re gonna have a bad time Because it’s mostly shit advice. Here’s a small sampling: “They’re always on your mind” This is infatuation. If someone’s “always” on your mind, you’re not focused on other Really Important Things. And that’s a problem. Real love fits into real life, rather than usurping it. It’s calm, not overwhelming. They’re your ‘everything’” Ditto. “You see them in your future” “When I imagined my future job/location/adopted dog, they were always in the background of my imagination helping me out with whatever I was doing. My future just didn’t really make sense without them around.” Well, I mean, damn. You fantasize long and hard enough, you can see anything in your future — like I could imagine moving to Switzerland to be a goat farmer. That doesn’t mean I should. The problem is that we’ve made “love” into a game of escapism, and measure potential partners by how
Love is a complex emotion and it can be difficult to differentiate between true love and something that merely appears to be love. However, by looking at certain factors, it is possible to identify the genuineness of love. Here are some ways to identify true love: Selflessness – True love requires selflessness. Both partners should be willing to put each other's needs and wants before their own. They should be able to compromise and make sacrifices for each other without expecting anything in return. Respect – Mutual respect is the foundation of every healthy relationship. When partners truly love each other, they respect each other's thoughts, opinions, and feelings without being judgmental. Honesty – Honest communication is crucial to any relationship. If partners cannot be honest with each other, the relationship will eventually fall apart. True love demands honesty and transparency. Openness – A genuine love relationship should be open to change and growth with time. Bo