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What is the difference between like, love, and lust for someone?

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Question - (13 March 2008) 1 Answers - (Newest, 13 March 2008)
A male Canada age 30-35, anonymous writes:

I thought i knew what love meant and felt like but coming out of a relationship in which i wasnt truly happy i cant say that i was in love. And now im hanging out with this new girl who me and her are about to date we both know it and i care about her ALOT but i dont know if its love.

So i guess what im asking is whats the difference between: liking someone, loving someone and lusting someone?

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A reader, anonymous, writes (13 March 2008):

To me the difference is the emotions involved.

Like, love and lust are all emotions. And maybe this is the way I feel about the differences;

Like - you feel comfortable, enjoy the interaction and are fond of them, like a friend. It is not necessarily so important to be with them, but you enjoy the company.

Lust - Lust is not necessarily about the true person at all, it is purely superficial and not born from knowing someone necessarily at all. So you can lust after a total stranger.

Love - Many different types of love. But, for romatic purposes it is that feeling that you want to please, get to know them more, spend all your time or thoughts associate with the person. It is a feeling of security and rightness, comfort and safety. Love should be easy to feel when it is the right one. It does not feel the same as a normal girlfriend and boyfriend connection.

All our relationships involve an emotional connection. When you are in love, you are one.

I also beleive love can be destroyed if not looked after!

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