1. The
love of
two young people, embodying many elements such as innocence, naivety, secrecy, and intense overpowering emotions.
Those involved may feel totally consumed in it, unable to think further than their
love, or are subconciously "blinded" by it. They may believe it to be more than it is, simply because they cannot see beyond their affection for their
lover (partner, chosen one etc).
This is a completely genuine and entirely possible emotion to feel for someone at a young age.
2. Also a phrase used by adults in a slightly patronizing
way when they see a couple younger than them.
1. Jane was in love with Cameron through her teenage years and could not focus on parts of her life without him. She knew their
relationship was an example of young love.
2. Kate and
Tommy were walking down the street hand in hand when they spotted two teenagers holding and talking to each other affectionately on a bench. When the boy sneaked a kiss,
Tommy murmured "Ah, young love.. won't last" and Kate laughed.