Love vs Infatuation
Infatuation is instant desire. It is one set of glands calling
to another.
Love is a friendship that has caught fire. It takes root
and grows, one day at a time.
Infatuation is marked by a feeling of insecurity. You are
excited and eager, but not genuinely happy. There are nagging
doubts, unanswered questions, little bits and pieces
about your beloved that you would just as soon not examine
too closely. It might spoil the dream.
Love is quiet understanding and the mature acceptance
of imperfection. It is real. It gives you strength and grows
beyond you to bolster your beloved. You are warmed by his/her
presence even when he/she is away. Miles do not separate
you. You want him/her nearer, but near or far, you know he/she
is yours and you can wait.
Infatuation says, "We must get married right away!
I can't risk losing you!"
Love says, "Be patient. Do not panic. Plan your future
with confidence."
Infatuation has an element of sexual excitement. If you
are honest, you can admit it is difficult to be in one another's
company unless you are sure it will end - in intimacy.
Love is the maturation of friendship. You must be friends
before you can be lovers.
Infatuation lacks confidence. When he/she is away you
wonder if he/she is cheating. Sometimes you check.
Love means trust. You are calm, secure and unthreatened.
Your beloved feels that also and that makes them even more
trustworthy.
Infatuation might lead you to do things you will regret
later, but love never will.
Love is an upper. It makes you look up. It makes you think
up. It makes you a better person.
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