Although almost noone can agree on a single definition of love, most agree that it plays a significant role on their psychological well-being (Te Taha Hinengaro) and our Te Whare Tapa Whā.
Love is not an emotion nor a feeling, but a chemical reaction driven by extreme feelings of respect, euphoric attraction and willingness to put another's happiness and well-being above your own.
Love and lust have very similar characteristics, but unlike lust, love is long lasting.
Love is not an emotion nor a feeling, but a chemical reaction driven by extreme feelings of respect, euphoric attraction and willingness to put another's happiness and well-being above your own.
Love and lust have very similar characteristics, but unlike lust, love is long lasting.
Other definitions are mostlikely emotionally charged and bear no logical or rational reasoning. They have no correlation to the bigger picture; that is: love for family members or even pets, but are purely directed at one's partner.
However with your partner love can in some cases give you a lust-like feeling after years of being in a close relationship.
Love is so nebulous to many, even the famous band 'Foreigner' wrote a song titled "I want to know what love is".
However with your partner love can in some cases give you a lust-like feeling after years of being in a close relationship.
Love is so nebulous to many, even the famous band 'Foreigner' wrote a song titled "I want to know what love is".
by _The Secret_ October 27, 2019
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Get the Lovemug. Something no one can hide from no matter where you go and what you do. There will always be that person who's supporting you through thick and thin. That person might be hard to find, but when you find him/him, it'll be all worth it.
by iTurtlexP March 28, 2009
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by Killer_Lipstick December 27, 2008
Get the Lovemug. 
Ryan- I love you Samantha
Samantha- Awh, don't say that!
Ryan- But i do!! i have a profoundly tender, and passionate affection for you!!
Samantha- In that case. . . I LOVE YOU TOO!
Samantha- Awh, don't say that!
Ryan- But i do!! i have a profoundly tender, and passionate affection for you!!
Samantha- In that case. . . I LOVE YOU TOO!
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