Quote from: Blindian Dream on October 13, 2018, 07:56:08 PM
You can be in a relationship without feeling as if you're "in love".
But this would be an easier question to answer if "in love" had a very solid and straightforward definition. Sometimes people admit that they thought they were "in love" but discovered, that in hindsight, it was something else - maybe filling a void in their life (loneliness), or even very strong lust, etc.
Overall, I'd say that initial physical attraction and great conversation is a great start.
Yea I mean what is romantic love really? I would think it's similar to the love one has for a very good friend, just with the addition of sexual attraction.
Regarding relationships: I feel like we see it in all the movies, read about it in books, that it's the most fulfilling thing to be in love and have a partner. I've just been asking myself if that's really what I want? I used to think so and I felt weird for the longest time, because I never had a proper longterm relationship. I told myself there must be something wrong with me, everyone around me seemed to be going from one relationship into the next one. But when I really think about it, I enjoy being alone and spending time with myself, therefore it would take someone very special for me to sacrifice my valuable time. On top of that I am so very picky about who I give a chance. Does this mean I'll end up alone with 10 cats when I'm old? I'm allergic to cats by the way.
