What is love?

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On a factual basis you are quite right. But at the same time you will note that not everybody is attracted to the same person. We are completely diverse in our selection of possible mates. This alone counts for a measure of mystery. Yes, even on a christian advice site I saw someone break down the chemistry of love, but also know that, as with normal chemicals, your body builds up a resistance. Ever heard of the seven year itch.....most couples hit a stage, from about three to seven years where they get used to the release of chemicals. This is where the conscious choice to love comes in. Love then has a lot less to do with chemicals, and a lot more with satisfaction and fulfillment.

I have learnt to not delve too deep into certain things, if only to keep the mystery. Otherwise I fear i might turn into a bitter recluse who has stopped seeing the wonder of things around me. I cannot imagine seeing a picture of a beatifull girl/ horse/ lion....whatever and not stop my thoughts to appreciate what I have just seen. I will always, for my own sake, keep love as something mystical, magical. But as I posted before, the act of love is by my choice, and is lot less dictated by the emotions I am experiencing.

Sorry, couldn't resist...

Anyway, to be a bit more serious about the subject, the definition I came up with (and use) for "love" for any particular subject is putting that subject ahead of oneself...

Your wisdom knows no bounds! I wish I was eloquent as you at expressing my feelings (or thoughts).

You should write a book!

Thank you. Eloquence and wisdom are learned skills, but your kindness is a character trait.......

Sorry, couldn't resist...

Anyway, to be a bit more serious about the subject, the definition I came up with (and use) for "love" for any particular subject is putting that subject ahead of oneself...