Is it really love?

Do you love your partner? Yes? Good. In that case I hope that means you understand what love is.

I have noticed recently that the majority of us young people tend to think and believe that we are in love where in actual fact we are not. The word love is being thrown around way too much and I feel it is misunderstood. I am referring to the love between two partners and not the love shared between family and friends.

There is a big difference between real love and emotional attachment. When we have emotional attachment to someone, we need their attention and presence. Often attachment occurs out of a sense of insecurity.

Strong relationships need a certain level of detachment. We need to be able to accept others for what they are, rather than expecting them to give us all their attention.

Posted in: Emotional attachment,love