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How would you define the feeling of love?
FadingStarDust June 13th, 2017

Everyone has their own definition of love. For some it's the butterflies in the stomach, for some it's like time slows down when they see their significant other, some define it as the second stage of friendship, I want to know how all of you would define love.

<3

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justanemptynobody June 13th, 2017

@FadingStarDust

Large amounts of phenylethylamine. Mostly.

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FadingStarDust OP June 13th, 2017

@justanemptynobody

Ah, I half hoped someone would mention the love drug.

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justanemptynobody June 13th, 2017

@FadingStarDust

Phenylethylamine is not strong enough to be considered a love drug tho. I mean it is found in decent quantity in any kind of chocolate.

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FadingStarDust OP June 13th, 2017

@justanemptynobody

Nah, it's in very small quantities in chocolates.

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CurWilliam June 13th, 2017

@FadingStarDust

I think that "butterflies in the stomach" is infatuation not love. Love is just caring deeply about someone unconditionally. It's not as exciting, but in my opinion it's much more beautiful and meaningful.

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FadingStarDust OP June 13th, 2017

@CurWilliam

Seconded.

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CatzInTheCradle June 14th, 2017

@FadingStarDust

I'm kind of fond of "Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love":

PASSION + INTIMACY + COMMITMENT = CONSUMMATE LOVE

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FadingStarDust OP June 14th, 2017

@CatzInTheCradle

Why can't I find people like you on the GR? Thank you though. <3

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