L O V E

I cant sleep....I cant stop coughing and I cant breathe through my nose (im sick obviously) so I decided to update my blog!

Anywho....here are some questions that have been on my mind recently..

What is love? dictionary.com gave this definition..

Love

  [luhv] Show IPA noun, verb, loved, lov⋅ing.

–noun

1.	a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.

2.	a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend.

3.	sexual passion or desire.

4.	a person toward whom love is felt; beloved person; sweetheart.

5.	(used in direct address as a term of endearment, affection, or the like): Would you like to see a movie, love?

6.	a love affair; an intensely amorous incident; amour.

7.	sexual intercourse; copulation.

8.	(initial capital letter) a personification of sexual affection, as Eros or Cupid.

9.	affectionate concern for the well-being of others: the love of one's neighbor.

10.	strong predilection, enthusiasm, or liking for anything: her love of books.

11.	the object or thing so liked: The theater was her great love.

12.	the benevolent affection of God for His creatures, or the reverent affection due from them to God.

13.	Chiefly Tennis. a score of zero; nothing.

14.	a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter L.

–verb (used with object)

15.	to have love or affection for: All her pupils love her.

16.	to have a profoundly tender, passionate affection for (another person).

17.	to have a strong liking for; take great pleasure in: to love music.

18.	to need or require; benefit greatly from: Plants love sunlight.

19.	to embrace and kiss (someone), as a lover.

20.	to have sexual intercourse with.

–verb (used without object)

21.	to have love or affection for another person; be in love.

—Verb phrase

22.	love up, to hug and cuddle: She loves him up every chance she gets.

—Idioms

23.	for love, a. out of affection or liking; for pleasure. b. without compensation; gratuitously: He took care of the poor for love.

24.	for the love of, in consideration of; for the sake of: For the love of mercy, stop that noise.

25.	in love, infused with or feeling deep affection or passion: a youth always in love.

26.	in love with, feeling deep affection or passion for (a person, idea, occupation, etc.); enamored of: in love with the girl next door; in love with one's work.

27.	make love, a. to embrace and kiss as lovers. b. to engage in sexual activity.

28.	no love lost, dislike; animosity: There was no love lost between the two brothers.

Origin:
bef. 900; (n.) ME; OE lufu, c. OFris luve, OHG luba, Goth lubō; (v.) ME lov(i)en, OE lufian; c. OFris luvia, OHG lubōn to love, L lubēre(later libēre) to be pleasing; akin to lief

Synonyms:
1. tenderness, fondness, predilection, warmth, passion, adoration.1, 2. Love, affection, devotion all mean a deep and enduring emotional regard, usually for another person. Love may apply to various kinds of regard: the charity of the Creator, reverent adoration toward God or toward a person, the relation of parent and child, the regard of friends for each other, romantic feelings for another person, etc. Affection is a fondness for others that is enduring and tender, but calm. Devotion is an intense love and steadfast, enduring loyalty to a person; it may also imply consecration to a cause. 2. liking, inclination, regard, friendliness.15. like. 16. adore, adulate, worship.

Antonyms:
1, 2. hatred, dislike. 15, 16. detest, hate.

Ok, sorry that was kinda long...anyway..now that we know what love is here are more questions...

How fast can one fall in love with someone? Obviously that answer differs with each person you ask.

Is there such thing as love at first sight? ..I'd like to think so.

And why is love, or saying "I love you" such a touchy thing with those around you who arent involved? IF you and the other person feel like you love them, why shouldnt we say it? Why do some people think they have the right to tell you that your not feeling that way when its YOUR feelings?...they cant feel what you feel. I understand the concern of those who care about you not wanting you to throw the word around or maybe just dont want you to get hurt..but if you feel it, and it feels right, how can they tell you you're wrong? I think love is the strongest feeling you can feel for someone. Theres no time limit on how fast you can fall in love with someone. Now, in no way do I think saying "I love you" should be thrown around..I think those are very serious words. But if you feel it...why not say it?

Love, or saying "I love you" shouldnt be such a scary thing. Love is an amazing feeling to feel. And I think there are many "levels" of love. So..next time someone tells you they're in love with someone...you may think they are crazy...and maybe they are a little...but love does crazy things to you!..and you dont know how that person is feeling. So be nice, you can be concerned, but dont tell them what they are feeling is wrong. Be happy for love! Love love!

Ok...now im going to go respray my nose with some extra strength Affrin and hope I dont have to use 12 sprays before I can breathe again(seriously)....goodnight friends and family!

I LOVE YOU! (hehe)