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So who 'believes' in it? What does it mean to you? Has anything changed your mind about it? Is it more than a simple chemical release in the brain?

It certainly isn't what it is popularly held out to be.

(Various sources: literature, film, TV...)

I've never found it within myself to be certain of its existence by that route, and am reluctant to use the term since I cannot adequately define it.

It is so very variable, from some very abstract high ethical uses to a basic lusty sexual atttraction.

I believe Jung's principles, so I think when we fall in love we are simply projecting masculine/feminine aspect (anima/animus) on another person. I'm not sure how it works for people who are homosexual, but I have seen books go by on the topic.

Selfless appreciation for someone you profoundly understand.

But can a person truly be selfless? Surely we all possess varying degrees of self interest - it's in our nature (survival, preservation etc).

Selfless in the aspect of showing appreciation. This is in contrast to someone who shows appreciation with the intent of getting something in return. AKA, using or playing someone.

Also, I wouldn't consider any chemical release in the brain to be simple, especially when considering the associated experience. Does love really have to be supernatural for it to be valuable?

I think when you are able to open yourself up, you'll find that how love works doesn't matter. Instead, allowing yourself to experience love will.

love is a lie

sexual attraction is true

"Love is the notion that one woman is different than another." Sexist quotes are the best.

Love = Insanity

Find someone, fall in love...then after about 3 or 4 years they will either make you insane or you slowly drive them there instead I guess.

Love?

Above all things I believe in love.

Love is like oxygen.

Love is many a splendored thing, love lifts us up where we belong, all you need is love.

Just another four letter word.

(Yeah, I'm feeling cynical this morning.)

I can only speak from my own experience. And going from that, I would say that love does not exist, and that what people call love is really nothing more than an agreement where one person agrees to scratch the other's back and vice versa. 'Selflessness' is nothing more than an attempt to maintain one's ego by acting in accordance with rules concerning what is good and morally right.

Love: the single most underestimated thing in the world. People who barely know each other tell each other "I love you."

But that's not to say it doesn't exist. ^.~ It's just rare...

Ahhh, but it does exist. True love comes from the heart without expectations. It's when ego gets in the way the problems begin.

SheDevil

true.
for me True love is when i end up dating a girl and she dumps me, and i will be happy for her even though she's not with me.

Some events which happen in life may make you aware of change in 'self-esteem'.
The act of giving this control ( of self-esteem) unconditionally to another person, is what you may call love.
The question then becomes what is this 'self-esteem'?
It's really just an illusion; do you want/need another reason to feel bad/good about yourself?
If so call it 'self-esteem'.