You’re probably wondering, what is true love or what is the true meaning of love? Just because you’re obsessed with movie romance doesn’t mean you should rush about and enter a relationship with anyone. First, you must figure out if it’s an infatuation or true love and know the signs that you’ve found the only true life partner. This article will dissect all that and much more. Read on.
What Is True Love?
True love is a continual journey in which two people actively and consistently show up for each other, themselves, and, most importantly, the relationship. This kind of love doesn’t leave at first sight of any conflict as you’re invested in each other’s happiness and well-being.
It involves learning from disagreements and losing one's sense of self in the love world. True love thrives as you grow together. It means accepting each other’s flaws and imperfections and avoiding extreme emotional swings, as Benson from AstroInner suggests.
Characteristics of True Love
Along with the definition of true love, there are attributes that signify the presence of true love in your life. Some of the aspects of true love include;
- Unconditional acceptance and support: Even with small habits and quirks that are unpleasant, you wouldn’t change a thing about each other or date someone else.
- Trust and honesty: You’re so in tune with one another that you believe your partner will never do anything to hurt you or undermine the relationship.
- Respect and boundaries: Real love in a relationship means mutual respect, growth, support, and an understanding that everyone has an individualistic life.
- Enchanting elements: True love in a relationship is filled with kindness, love, and compassion. It soaks the beauty in your life and brightens up your love life.
This love is a deep emotional and intellectual connection that transcends physical attraction.
How True Love Feels
What does true love feel like, you ask? True love feels like a sense of calm where you’re not left with questions or confusing emotions. This type of deep love feels authentic and indicates emotional connection, trust, and vulnerability.
Such love is not here to conquer all but to coexist with external circumstances in a relationship’s journey. It leaves you feeling empowered, inspired, and confident that you can enjoy the freedom of organic and natural love.
The Difference Between True Love and Infatuation
Love is complex and can take many forms of emotions, like infatuation. At first glance, they feel and sound the same, but they’re different in numerous ways, including
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True Love |
Infatuation |
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True love grows with time to become a deep, profound, and lasting connection |
It is often overwhelming and all-consuming at first but fades fast over time. |
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It goes beyond self-gratification and is about each other’s happiness and well-being. |
Focuses on pleasure, excitement, and gratification by the other party. |
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True love is a more realistic view toward each other by accepting them as a whole |
Infatuation is about living a dream and idealizing or putting the other on a pedestal |
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It’s about stability, communication, and consistency in a relationship |
It’s an emotional rollercoaster, and it changes dramatically and unpredictable |
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This is a deeper, genuine connection with common values and goals |
Infatuation is often centered around physical attraction and desire |
Signs You’ve Found "The One"
Like a ripple effect, finding the one will have an instant effect on your life. You’ll feel you want to be the best person you can be, as no one wants to change the other. Additionally, you’ll find yourself using the phrase "we" more than "I," as these feelings bring you close, says Benson.
With true love, you’re happy to share everything and don’t mind the idea of some dependency. You accept each other without boundaries, plus you’re willing to make any sacrifices for them. It’s all about being happy with what you’ve today and planning to live your lives together.
The Role of Compatibility in True Love
Compatibility means you have the potential to stay together for an extended period. As a couple, you should have your personalities, values, and habits aligned. It entails having a deeper understanding and knowledge of each other as a foundation for your relationship to thrive.
By being compatible, the other person doesn’t need to change into a different person for them to be worthy of our love. When together, we discuss our feelings and issues, respect their point of view, and smoothly let our relationship function.
The Role of Patience and Time in True Love
Accept all outcomes, even the one you’re in right now of being single. Be patient because you can not because you have to. True love has a way of finding you when you’re living a purposeful life and doing the things that excite and nourish your heart and soul.
Let go of the tedious search and enjoy life's beautiful journey, and your soulmate will come knocking at your door. In the meantime, embrace your passions, expand your social circle, travel, and focus on personal growth. Create an atmosphere where love can thrive.
How to Know If It’s True Love (Questions to Ask Yourself)
Is this something real or I’m just infatuated by them? This, among others, is a question you should ask yourself to confirm your feelings for another person. Do you miss them and only want them by your side to enjoy their company? Companionship is about shared experiences.
Also, ask yourself if you manage conflict well by accepting your wrongs. Do you apologize sincerely, forgive willingly, and come together to find the best possible solution? Most importantly, do you see a future together? Answer these questions to grow in love as a couple.
Common Myths About True Love
One common myth to debunk is that you’re only destined for one true love. The truth is that you can be in love with anyone with whom your mind, heart, and soul are compatible. It’s all about finding the good in others to be on the right path to finding true love.
Also, the saying, “You’ll find your true love when you’re not looking,” might be a common misconception. Honestly, look up from your phone because love is like finding a job. You can’t just sit there and wait for a call from an “employer” that you are “hired.”
Building and Nurturing True Love
Even if, as a couple, you’re a match made in heaven, the love can turn into hell if you don’t put in the work required to sustain the connection. Being in love is all about time, effort, and commitment. You have to be ready to compromise for the betterment of the relationship.
Spend quality time together, and I’m not talking just a having sex, though it’s a key component for any relationship. I mean engaging in social activities or hobbies that will bring you close as a couple and make every morning a joy to behold as you wake up next to each other.
Conclusion
Love sometimes can be seen as a gamble as it doesn’t look the same for every person. As we have seen, you must spot the difference between fooling around and fostering true love. Also, you have to be a psychotic optimist, as any AstroInner psychic expert would tell you, and believe you’ll find true love, and it’ll come to you in its own lovely way.
