Originally posted by: Shahista01
Very interesting topic nira... and to each their own opinions. You are very right in saying love, infatuation, crush all have similiar traits. The key 2 any of them being attraction, u have 2 be attracted 2 some1 2 actually take an interest or notice them. And that is where you can tell the differences between the emotions. When u have a crush on someone, they obviously have 2 appeal 2 u, mostly lookwise because at this stage that is all u see, which later develops into an infatuation as you are so fascinated by the goodlooking package and as teenage hormones play their part, u are convinced its LOVE. The only time u will ever realise u are in love is after knowing a person well, these days there are so many fake people out there and guys who do anything and say anything in the name of LOVE. That is were girls have 2 b wise and know the difference. I know evry1 always says LOVE IS BLIND, but guys seriously for us not 2 know the difference. Love happens when it should and when the time is right, there is no need 2 search 4 it. and u will know its love when that person accepts u for who you are. That is the difference between the emotions when u truely love someone, you choose 2 see past the flaws, u work on rectifying the mistakes and most importantly apart from the pretty face u know what lies inside that heart. remember no man should ever try 2 change u 2 suit what he wants and like wise u shudnt try 2 change them. Compromise and remember what comes easy, will not last and what will last will not come easily. In life and reality, LOVE is not all hearts and songs and dance, in reality u have 2 live each day and make the most of it do not have unrealistic expectations of what love should be. listen 2 ur heart and pray 4 direction when confused. God has a plan 4 us all, love this saying " U DONT NEED SOME1 TO COMPLETE U, JUST SOME1 WHO WILL ACCEPT U COMPLETELY. As u grow older and face different situations, you adapt. Your mindset changes, ur views change. You become more aware and learn from experiences.