Monday, December 04, 2006

Infatuation or Love?

What is love, and what is infatuation? Do you think you know? Before you assume you're in love, you should be sure you know what it is!
Was this love at first sight? Are we part of the lucky few who met their "soul mate"? Did we fall in love when our eyes met? Wanting to love and be loved is very normal and healthy. Many of us grow up watching movies, listening to songs and reading books where the heroes "fall" in love and live happily ever after. This is what we desire in our own lives. Not only do the movies, songs and books deceive us into believing that we should fall in love, but our own brains can fool us as well. When someone we think is attractive notices us, our brains release chemicals that make us feel good. Many confuse these feelings with love. But is this really love? Many people believe it is love, and they continue to fall in and out of love as these feelings come and go.

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