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Is What I'm Feeling Infatuation or Love?

Red Flag Thoughts: “You are my life. I can't live without you.”
Contrary to popular belief, there is a difference between infatuation and love. And there is a difference between lust and love.
Love is grown into; it develops over time. While, Hollywood would have us believe love can be manoeuvred in and out of, such
is not the case. It is a clear indication that our society has an unrealistic, if not diluted, view of love. There is love, and there is
infatuation, and, though related, they are distinctly different.

Infatuation:

• Develops rather rapidly
• Based on limited characteristics
• Based on the emotion itself
• Is self-centred
• Changes rapidly
• Loses touch with reality
• Largely outward or physical
• Doubts/Insecurities
• Jealousy/Possessiveness

Love:

• Is grown into
• Based on the whole person
• Focuses on the person with whom you are involved
• Is other person centred
• Demonstrates a deep commitment
• Is a gradual development
• Maintains balance of life and priorities
• Involves the total relationship
• Security/Peace
• Trust/Faith Page319