How can you tell when you are in love?

Hes asked you to marry him after only 1 month…sounds more like infatuation. Love take a long time to bloom. I’ve been dating my boyfriend for almost 6 wks. We arent even close to thinking about marriage, and we’re a lot older than you are. We havent even said those 3 words yet! Love isnt a feeling…real love is often accompanied by strong feelings, love does not equate with the sense of floating on clouds. A relationship wouldn’t last long on emotions. In fact, knowledge is the basis of a healthy relationship. You cant truly know someone in a month! Knowing the others personality, and character are very important. The fact that you have to ask if its true love means its not. Take your time. Dont worry about whats going to happen years down the road. Have fun getting to know one another, and just give the relationship time to develop!

Infatuation: ~Sees the other person as perfect ~Wants to get own needs met; selfish ~Spends all time with the other person ~Quickly “falls” for the other person ~Other relationships and friendships deteriorate ~Dependence on the other person causes ~Jealousy frequently ~Distance strains and often puts an end to the relationship

Love: ~Sees the other person’s flaws and still loves them ~Wants to serve the other person; selfless ~Still spends time with others ~Takes time to build the relationship ~Other relationships and friendships grow stronger ~Trust and understanding results in less severe and less frequent jealousy ~Encompasses a long-term commitment