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Send A Message To Express Your Deep Love For Her

There is nothing more beautiful than the deep true love between two people.  When you find that person that makes your heart skip a beat, it is the most amazing feeling in the world.

If you are lucky enough to be love by that special someone, then make sure you let them know how much you love them, and how important they are to you.    

These powerful deep love messages are the perfect way to remind her just how much she means to you.  

With each message, she’ll know that your love is as strong as ever.  So why not surprise your sweetheart with a few of these heartfelt messages today?  She’ll definitely appreciate the gesture.

Please enjoy our list of over 260 deep love messages for her, these will help to get you moving in the right direction.  

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Best Deep Love Messages

  • Every time I breathe, I feel you deep in my heart. I love you so much. 
  • My love for you is as deep as the ocean and as vast as the sky.  There is no end to my love for you, and I will always be there for you for the rest of my life.  
  • Your love means the world to me… I can never get over it, nor get enough of it. The feeling you give me everything a man could ever wish for in a relationship, I can only pray that I get to experience this love forever. Thank you for being such an awesome person.
  • You are the light in my life, and you make every day a special occasion.  I cannot imagine my life without you.  You are such a precious gift in my life.
  • The more time I spend with you, the more I want to hold you tighter in my arms. No diamond in this world compares to your worth, and I wish to treasure you until the end of time. I love you, sweetheart.

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  • My love for you is so deep, it touches the very depths of my soul.  It is a love that grows stronger with each passing day.  Knowing that I will spend all my life with you.  I love you so much. 
  • I can’t picture anyone else as my lover. You make every single moment of my life beautiful and I couldn’t be more grateful to have a girl like you in my life. You bring so much joy into my life.  Love you, honey. 
  • When I am with you, I feel like I am finally home.  You are the missing pieze of my puzzle and I can’t imagine my life without you in it.  All I want to do is spend time with you, my precious gem. 
  • Seeing the smile on your face makes me so happy to be alive. When you smile, you are more beautiful than the sunset. From the bottom of my heart, I love you sweetheart.
  • Every time I see you, you take my breath away!  I am so deeply in love with you that I can’t imagine spending a single day without you!.  I love your wonderful smile, you are such a precious gem to me.  

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Deep Love Texts To Make Her Melt

Deep love messages are the perfect way to show your partner just how much you care about them. 

Whether you write them in a card, send them in a text, or say them in person, they’ll let your partner know that you’re thinking of them.  It will let your significant other know you are deeply in love with them!

Here are some deep love messages for her that you can send today! 

  • My love for you is all-encompassing and all-consuming.  You are the one that I have always dreamed of and the one that has lit up my life since the moment we first met.  I have been waiting for you all my life.  I love you so much.
  • With each passing day, my love for you seems too deepen and grow stronger.  You bring so much joy into my life, you are such a blessing. 
  • Good morning my darling.  I wanted to send this sweet love message to tell you just how much I love you.  You are my best friend, partner, and my inspiration.  I am so lucky to have you in my life.  Thank you for all the sweet memories we have shared together.  You will forever remain mine darling.  
  • No matter what challenges and obstacles we may face together, I know that my deep love for you will always keep us strong and united.  I cherish every moment with you and cannot imagine spending my life without you.  You are my sweet blessing.

  • Your love is more dazzling than the stars, more alluring than the full moon, and brighter than the sun. Nothing compares to your beauty and worth to me. Your love is truly the best thing that I have ever experienced.  Cheers to a wonderful future together.  I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you, baby.
  • Baby girl, a love like yours comes once in a blue moon. I would be a stupid man to not treasure it. Thank you for coming into my life, opening my eyes and filling the void in my heart. 
  • I will never get tired of loving you. This is the only thing I know how to do properly. You are a true wonder and blessing, my life would be so bleak without you. What did I do to deserve you?
  • For as long as I can remember, you have been the love of my life.  No matter what challenges we face or how many miles may stand between us, all I want is to be with you, and to show you how much I love you.  When I am with you, all the worries of the world, disappear.

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  • My love for you is unending.  It grows stronger with each passing day.  I can’t imagine life without you by my side.  You are the most amazing girl.
  • I knew from the first moment we met that you were special.  You’ve brought joy and happiness into my life in a way I never thought possible.  You make my life worth living.  I feel complete when I am with you.
  • No matter what happens in life, you will always remain dear to my heart. My heart is where you belong. I wish you all the happiness in the world.  
  • Throughout the years, we have had our happy and sad moments, but through it all, we have enjoyed this infinite love for each other.  I am forever grateful that you walked into my life.

Deep Love Messages for Her

There is nothing more romantic than expressing your deep love for your girlfriend or wife.  These heart touching love messages will make her feel cherished and appreciated.  

It is essential to keep the passion alive in any relationship, and these sweet love messages will do just that!

So go ahead and let her know how much she means to you with these sweet words.

  • The position you currently hold in my heart can never be filled by anybody else. Having you in my life is my greatest achievement. Let’s always keep this burning passion alive so that our love can grow stronger!
  • . You are my reason for everything, loving you is pure bliss.  I can’t imagine how hard life would be without you in it.
  • “I love you” just cannot cut it anymore. You are one of life’s greatest gifts.  I love you more and more each day, and will continue to do so until my last breath.  

You’re my everything, the light in my life that guides me through dark times.

  • Congratulations for single-handedly flipping my world upside down! You have single handedly taken care of all my life problems.  You are the most beautiful woman, and I thank God for you every day.
  • You are remarkably priceless, princess. There is literally nothing that compares to you and the love you give me on a daily basis.

Unique Gifts For Your Love

  • The laughter and tears I have shared with you are amongst my most valuable memories. I will forever cherish them. I love you, boo. 
  • You don’t always have to text me back immediately…..I just want you to know that I am always thinking of you, my lovely lady.
  • Your eyes reflect my intense desires for you.  I want to hold you in my arms, lock your hands in mind and kiss you until you fall asleep peacefully.  We don’t have to exchange words….my heart is all yours.
  • You are my entire existence, sweetheart. How I wish to have you close right now and be the best thing that has ever happened to you.
  • ‘I love you’ isn’t even enough to describe how much I care for you, baby… you’re my entire world.

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How Do You Express Deep Love In Words?

  • Sometimes I wonder why such a beautiful girl like you chose me… I feel extremely lucky to have your love. I love you, my angel. I promise to love you until the end of my days on this Earth. 
  • I love you more than words could ever explain.  You’re my person, my confidante, and the love of my life..  All anyone needs is just one person to go through life with.  I spent last night awake watching you sleep. .  I fall in love more and more each day.
  • You have totally bewitched me… I can’t get you out of my mind. My love for you keeps on growing bigger by the second.  I am ready to spend the rest of my life holding your hand.
  • You are my warmth in my coldest hours, always there to keep my heart and soul company.  I can’t fight these feelings anymore.   I love you sweetheart.

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Long Deep Love Messages for Her

  • The feeling of loving and being loved back by the right person is out of this world, and I am glad you are the person I get to share my feelings with. You make me feel like a king. Love you. 
  • My love, with each passing day, I adore and love you even more. Your charm and effervescence have brightened up my life… no one else can make me feel the way you do. I hope I will call you mine forever. 
  • When I gaze into the windows of your soul, I see a vast ocean so beautiful and blue, I want to swim in it forever. Know that my love is deeper than any ocean on this planet.
  • It is a true blessing to have you in my life. To have a girlfriend as sweet as a rosebud, as bright as the sun, and as cute as a puppy… I must be the luckiest man in the world.

Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl, and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his whole life answering.

  • I am forever addicted to your love and I have no plans to ever let go of you. You have the most unique and beautiful personality worthy of the grandest throne in the world.
  • I love you, hun. Has anyone ever told you that you have the most beautiful smile in the world? It makes me feel alive, I can’t trade it with anything else. 

Sweet Love Messages To Melt Her Heart

There are endless ways to tell your girlfriend or wife how much you love her.  Sometimes the most simple sweet love messages is the ay to go.

Deep love messages for her are a great way to start or end her day.  A simple “I love you” can go a long way, but if you want to step things up, try some of these sweet love messages and watch her melt!

  • I can never get tired of saying this… I love you, beautiful. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me and no one can change my mind on that. 
  • Even with my naked flaws, you clothe me with your undying love. I love you with every ounce of me… how can I not?
  • Like the flash of thunder, you surprised me when you first came into my life and instantly set my heart ablaze, and turned my world upside down.  I love you, dear one.

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  • Slowly but surely, you have seeped into my heart and mind. It is a blessing to live another day with you in my life. I am beginning to see our future more clearly…  A lot of things may change in this world, but my love you will never fade, darling.
  • No matter what season it is, I will always be a winner because I have you. Your love is worth more than all the money in this world could ever buy. I want to spend my life with you.
  • I would walk through storms and temptations just to be be your side, my love. You are the sunshine at the end of it all.
  • I may not have a perfect life, but your love has completed me. All the material things could never compare. I love you to death, gorgeous. 
  • Thank you for accepting me for who I really am, honey. You are the one for me and my love for you will always be more than you could ever imagine.

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  • Your face, your body, your smile… everything about you is just flawless. You’re the bomb who will always be my number one, baby. 

Heartfelt Love Messages For Her

  • I love the fact that I sleep and wake up with you on my chest. You give me energy in the morning, and each day, I can’t wait to go back home to you. Little moments with you are will always stay in my mind. I love you.
  • I miss you so much, my only wish right now is to kiss your tender lips. You are always in my thoughts, baby. I can’t wait to caress you in my arms again. 
  • When I’m feeling down, I always think of you, and I feel better again. Your lovely face is my favorite painting and your laughter is my most beloved melody. The joy you bring to my heart is like no other. 

Romantic Love Messages For Girlfriend

  • My girl… I want you to know that you have deeply touched my heart and eternally changed my life for the better. I love you, baby. 
  • If you could only understand the intensity of my love for you, your heart would be amazed. Mark my words… my soul will wholeheartedly love you until the end of my time on this planet.
  • Please know that your heavenly love for me is reciprocated in every single way. I love you ’till the end of time, my angel. Our hearts are united as one, and it will forever be.
  • No matter what happens in this messed up world, my love for you will always stand steady and tall. It will never disappear to ashes. This I can promise you.
  • True love is pure, compassionate, understanding, and everlasting… this is what I can offer you. 
  • My love for you radiates from the deepest, darkest parts of my heart. I don’t know how I can contain it anymore.
  • Rest your beautiful head on my chest so you can listen to how my heart beats for you. I love you with all my existence, baby girl. 

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What Do You Say To A Girl To Make Her Love You More?

  • In this lifetime and the next, you are my one and only. I can’t picture my life without you in it. 
  • Nothing in this universe can ever stop me from loving you, not even the stars. 
  • I live for your body, your touch, and your love. I still get butterflies in my stomach every time you look at me. You ignite a spark in me like no one else has ever done before. I love you, gorgeous. 
  • The very first time I laid my eyes on you, I was amazed by your princess-like beauty and aura. Now, I’m happy to be able to call you my girl. My life is filled with feelings of love. 
  • Hey babe, just a friendly reminder that I love you… You may be tired of hearing this, but I really do. If you give me the chance, I will love you until my dying breathe. 

True love comes quietly, without banners or flashing lights. If you hear bells, get your ears checked.

  • To my love, the first time I met you all those years ago, you immediately stole my heart. It was love at first sight and I knew you’d end up as my wife. You have left me without a heart for all these years, but believe me, I would not have it any other way. I love you! 
  • Here is to my gorgeous wife, the mother of my beautiful children, and the queen of my heart! I love you with all of me and I would give up anything right now to pull your body close to mine. In a world filled with uncertainties and danger, you make me feel so safe. 
  • I was once a lonely man full of worries and doubt… but then I saw you, and you instantly caught my eyes and my heart. When you first said ‘hello’ to me, my legs turned to mush. From that moment on, I was sure that you are my soulmate Thank you for giving me world-class love, babe! 
  • Hey! If you’re reading this, I want you to know that I love you so much. I think of you all the time and every second with you is memorable for me. You’re my dream girl and I hope I can make you my special lady soon.

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Things To Say To Your Girlfriend To Make Her Heart Melt

  • I just want to say that you are the most enchanting woman of my life. Even though you are not mine now, you are the woman of my dreams, beautiful. I love you.
  • People say that we can only fall in love once… but how come that every time I lay my eyes on you, I fall in love all over again, each time harder than the last?
  • You deserve all of my love, devotion and attention, baby. I know that our love will overcome any hurdles and our passion will keep us from falling out of love. I vow to make you the happiest girl in the world.  All you have to do is surrender your heart to me….
  • I love you so much, but I’m sorry if it does not show sometimes. You and I both know that I’ve been having a difficult time lately trying to figure my life out, but please also know that you are the one and only girl. My feelings have not changed… in fact, it has only grown stronger. I will now make you feel like a queen because that’s what you are to me. 

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  • I am one lucky guy to have a wonderful lady like you as my girlfriend. Sometimes it feels surreal, but I am actually living the dream. Thank you for making my life as sweet as it is! 
  • Any guy would be stupid to leave you… for me, it would not even be possible. You are worth more than all the diamonds in this world. Love you tons. 
  • If you were Facebook, I would check your updates 24/7. If you were Twitter, I would constantly tweet my love for you. If you were Instagram, I would keep uploading pictures of us.  Have a lovely day, my dear.
  • Right now, I wish I could be the last person you kiss goodnight, the person you can cuddle to when its cold, and the person to welcome the new day with. I want to exist for your love and make you happy… you have given my life a new purpose. I just cannot wait until we are together so I can make you my wife. .

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  • Through all these years, your smile has never stopped taking my breath away. You are my heart and soul, sweetheart.  
  • It feels like a dream sometimes to be your husband. Thank you for saying ‘yes’ all those years ago! 
  • How lucky was I to have met someone as beautiful and kind as you are, let alone being able to call you my future wife? I thank God every night for letting our paths cross.
  • You gave me a reason to live, to dream, and to fight. You make my days worth living. Thank you for being the only person who understands me! I love you, and I hope this love lasts for eternity.

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  • My dear, ever since you came into my life, you have given me a reason to live, dream, and fight for my desires. Thank you for being my main source of motivation and inspiration, as well as for being the only person who fully understands me. My love for you will last until the end of time.
  • I really love you, darling. I will never let anything hurt you. 
  • I like that you have been thinking about me, but I would rather be in your heart, for the heart will always remember the magical feelings we have shared so far. I love you dearly, gorgeous.
  • Today, I promise to always make you feel wanted, loved, and needed for the rest of your life on this planet. 
  • Loving you makes life seem so much more beautiful and inviting. The thought of letting you go kills me inside, for life without you would make me a miserable man. 

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  • I don’t need fancy cars or clothes to feel special… you and your love are more than enough for me. You are the center of my world.
  • I am beyond honored to share my life with you forever, my sunshine. I believe that what we have is special since no other love story competes to ours…. I did not realize that a love like ours could even exist. 

Deep Love Messages For Her From The Heart

  • I love that our relationship is like Tom and Jerry’s- we tease each and irritate each other… but at the end of the day, we would always make each other feel wanted, Thank you for teaching me the value of life, babe. 
  • When I first saw you, it was love at first sight. Until now, it has not faded, and I’m sure that it will stay that way. You are perfect to me. 

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  • Every time I hold you in my arms, it feels like all my problems just go away. You make my life so much brighter. Thanks for being my answered prayer and dream come true. Love you! 
  • I would not in a million years exchange the magical, exciting, and beautiful life we have for any luxury items in the world. I am so grateful to have you as my soulmate… I love you! 
  • If I had to serve a few years in prison just so I could have you as mine, I would do so in a heartbeat. That’s how much you and your happiness mean to me. A life without you would be dull and pointless. 
  • I just can’t help it… your smile is like the sunrise that brightens our world. With that, you rule my world, baby. Thank you for being my girl and making my life feel like heaven on earth with your endearing love.
  • From today onwards, you are going to get 100% of my love and attention. We will vanquish any challenge this life could ever present to us, and we will keep holding each other’s hands through it all. Nothing in this world can stop us. 

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  • This might sound cheesy… but in the alphabets, ‘U’ and ‘I’ were placed close to each other because Without U (You), I (am) nothing. Even the alphabets know how much you mean to me every single day. 
  • When I’m beside you, I feel safe and sound. When I hold you in my arms, I feel like I’m the king of the world. Thank you for indirectly motivating me to get up every day to work. 
  • You are my everything, love. Nothing beats the feeling of being in bed with my head on your lap while you gently stroke my hair. I love you forever and ever. 

Deep Love Messages For Her From The Heart

  • Good morning my love.  I want to tell you how much I cherish you and how honored I am to be yours.  You bring out the best in me, filling my life with joy and love every single day.  I am so excited to spend the rest of my life with you, baby girl.
  • This journey has not been easy, but thank you for being by my side since day one. You are easily the best thing in my life.  There is only you in my life.  I can’t believe how I continue to fall in love with you more and more.

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  • I am so lucky to be the man that lays beside you every night, and to be the man that comforts you if you have nightmares. I would do anything to make you happy and to help you achieve your life goals. 
  • Every time my phone screen lights up, I hope that it is a message notification from you. No matter what time of the day. You are a true blessing, sweetheart. 
  • Your brains and beauty will never stop to fascinate me. You are my inspiration. A whole lifetime is not even enough for me to prove how much I love and treasure you, dear. 
  • To my one and only sweetheart, even if the sky is falling down on me, my existence would be to love you until you learn how to love yourself. Believe me when I say that you are the most amazing human being. Also, remember that you have my entire heart and soul.

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  • A lot of things are temporary. The earth may stop revolving around the sun one day, but I would have no problem with that because YOU are my sunshine. I will never be able to go a day without kissing you and whispering ‘I love you’ to your ears. Keep on being your lovely self, baby. 
  • The impact of your love on me is so enormous and undeniable. It might sound selfish, but I want you to myself because I feel like I can’t breathe without you. I want to make you feel like royalty for the rest of your life, my darling. 
  • I wrote this message with all my heart… you are incredibly special to me and your smile is something I’d die for any day. I miss you and I can’t wait to see each other soon. Sending you much love! 
  • Even with all these time apart, I have never stopped loving you for one second. I told you once that I’ll always be there if you need help with anything, or just as someone to talk to, and I will keep that promise until the day I die.

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What Can I Say Instead Of I Love You?

  • Every time I think of you, I smile as I have found my future, my soulmate, my life. I love you and can never stop loving you. You are the reason my heart beats.
  • I thank the Lord every day for giving me such a lovely girlfriend like you.  With you by my side, I feel like nothing can go wrong, which explains why every second together means so much.
  • My feelings for you is strong and everlasting. You’re amazing for having made every moment of my life so precious. I can’t wait to spend every day of my life with you, my princess.
  • You often ask me why I’m so silent… that’s because I keep wondering if there are other guys as lucky as I am to have an angel like you. In my heart, you shine brighter than all the stars combined. 
  • Your pretty eyes captured my heart and your lovely smile secured your place in it. Don’t you worry, you will always be my girl. 
  • I love you not only because of your outer beauty, but also because of your astounding inner, true beauty. I love you for all of you, boo. 
  • You are more than just my girl… you are my precious stone. I love you and who I am whenever I am with you and will for the rest of my life. 

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  • Meeting each other was always our destiny because I know that we were both made for each other. I will forever keep that special moment in my heart. .
  • I may have several friends with me, some I knew since I was a child, but none of them are as special as you are. You hold a special place in my heart and mind, my Queen.
  • My feelings for you is growing so fast, I’m afraid my heart will burst… but even more scared if you don’t feel the same way.

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  • 4 people can sit in a car, 3 in a tricycle, 2 on a bike, but only you can sit on the throne of my heart as it was made just for you. I love you more than you’ll ever know. 

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  • I don’t care what anyone says, but you are an essential part of my heart. Letting you out of my life is therefore impossible for me. 
  • Hey, baby. I need to let you know how glad I am to have you in my life. I can’t wait to show you off to the world because no one has ever made me this happy before. I can’t wait to shout ‘I love you’ from the top of the mountains! 
  • Fighting for your love was the hardest yet most worth-it fight I have ever done. Winning you over was a sweet victory. Now, I promise to always love and cherish you until the end of my time on this Earth, my dear.
  • I have been praying for years, wishing that you’d become mine. Now that my prayers have been answered, I feel like I am the luckiest guy in the wold universe. Nothing can ever separate us. I love you, sweetie.
  • If I only had one more wish on this planet, I would do anything and everything to spice up our world. Every ounce of my energy would be dedicated to giving you the most beautiful life you could ever wish for. I love you so much, babe, it’s crazy. 
  • Your love heals my wounds, your words soothe my soul, and your touch gives me all the feels. Whenever I am with you, I just want the world to stop so I can fully enjoy staring into your beautiful eyes. I love you more than anything else.
  • Why can’t you realize that you are my everything? I am a helpless puppy without you to guide me through life. You are the one for me, and I don’t need any other girl. You talk, I smile. You are happy, mission accomplished. 

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  • Nobody has ever been so special to me. You are the manifestation of my dreams. I would like to eternally thank you for bringing so much bliss into my life and for showing me the beauty of love. 
  • You make my life so colorful and my heart so, extremely joyful. I don’t think you know how special you are to me and everybody else. Love you, little lady. 

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  • Love is not about winning someone to be a part of you, but losing yourself to someone. It’s a pledge, and I pledge to wholeheartedly love you no matter what happens in my life.

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  • When I look at you, I just can’t comprehend how God could make someone so beautiful. Knowing that you are completely mine gives me enough motivation to get through the day. Anyone would be lucky to be your man, and I’m glad that you chose me. I love you! 
  • I absolutely adore our playful relationship… but most of all, I LOVE that we love each other like Romeo and Juliet. You will always be my baby and every day will be a special occasion. 
  • For you and with you, I am capable of anything. You don’t believe that I can love you until the end of my life? I’ll prove it to you… I know that the future has a lot in store for us. 

The beautiful thing about love is that you just need to plant it once and nurture it and it shall bloom into blossoms that would cover the valleys.

Hermann J. Steinherr
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  • If I’m a question, will you be the answer? If I’m a song, will you be the singer? If I’m a story, will you read me? If I’m your man, will you love me forever? Because if you’re my lady, I will love you until I drop dead.
  • Even if everything is falling apart, I’ll be there by your side. You are my one and only inspiration, sweetheart. Mark my words on that.
  • Our love is more precious than any diamonds in the world. If life treats us funny, just remember what amazing bond we have… it certainly brings a smile on my face.
  • It is so hard to find the words to express my feelings for you. Seasons may change, but my love for you will always remain. No one can love you better than I do.
  • My biggest wish is to give you a world of paradise where you have to worry about nothing. I want be with you in it forever. I love you so much, my beautiful baby girl.

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  • If love’s a game, I’ll be glad to play it with you. If you’re a puzzle, I’ll be happy to solve you. If you’re my love, there’s no doubt that I’ll be happy to keep you forever.

I really, truly love you. I can never ask you for much… but maybe just one thing: please keep on loving me like you do, expressing your love on that special way. .

  • When I needed hope, motivation, and love, God gave me more than that… He gave me a beautiful girl. I never saw you coming, but you were all I needed to get out of my difficult situation. Thank you
  • I want to be the guy to write poetry for you everyday. I’m happy to call you mine and I promise to work all day and night to make sure we will have a comfortable future together. My heart and soul are prepared for this journey.

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  • When I’m with you, nothing else in this world matters. As I am far from you right now, I picture us sitting next to each other, holding hands and exchanging meaningful conversations. Sweetie, you make me feel alive. 
  • The only thing that makes my days worth living is seeing you beautiful smile on your even more beautiful face. You spread cheer and beauty to every single corner of my world… thank you for that.
  • No matter how much I try to suppress my feelings for you, my heart will always find a way to remind me that you are the missing piece in my life. To me, you are as essential as the air. How in the world am I supposed to exist without you?
  • I can’t wait to make you my wife. Then, I’ll be able to see you everyday and there’ll be no moment when I feel incomplete. I need you, babe…  I’ll give you all the love I could possibly offer in return. 

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  • Every time time I look deep into my hear, all I could see is you heavenly face staring back at me. That’s just a testament on how much I love you, hun.
  • Dear, know that my love for you is deeper than the Mariana Trench… it amounts to infinity. Even if my heart is broken, I will always love you to the best of my ability. 

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  • Darling, look deep into my eyes, into my soul… you would see that I am full of love and joy, and that is all because of you. My feelings for you burns an eternal flame.
  • Without your love, I am like a flower that can never blossom. Without your touch, I am like the ocean without water. Without your kindness, I am like a bird without wings… you are my world. 
  • You gave me a feeling that no one else has. You made me believe in myself and inspired me to reach deep within my heart to be the greatest man I can be… for myself, and for you. 

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  • I love you baby, now and forever. It is more than a vow- it is the way I live, and how I aspire to live, because I know that you deserve all the love this world can offer. 
  • Know that whenever I send you deep love messages, send you flowers and cookies, or stare deep into your eyes, its not lust or infatuation. It is true, everlasting, and genuine love. You are always on my mind, gorgeous. 
  • Here is a small note to show you my love and affection: I know I might not say it everyday, but you’re the reason my life is as amazing as it is. You made me feel loved, worthy, and special. Thanks baby, and don’t forget that you will always have my love. 
  • Hey, I have to admit that I can’t stand being separated from you. You give me laughter and immense joy. Apart from that, I have never been so vulnerable around anyone else. I’m sure that this is love… I love you, my beautiful queen. Can’t wait to see you again.

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  • You’re the thief that stole my heart, and I can never be angry at you for that. I really can’t say this enough… but I love you, baby.
  • If you’re feeling down, know that you can always count on me. I’ll be there for you in a heartbeat. I’ll be the man of your dreams, your, your knight in shining armour, anything you want me to be. Trust me, cutie.
  • You want to know why I’m so attracted to you? It’s your strength, tenacity, independent spirit, beauty, sensuality… literally everything about you is perfect. My friends keep on saying that I’m the luckiest guy in this county, but I think they’re wrong… I’m the luckiest guy on this Earth!
  • Your free spirit, your sexual openness, your kind and true heart, all speak to me deeply. It’s no mistake that I love you. You knocked me off my feet the first day I saw you, and now, with every day that passes, I feel more and more like the luckiest guy on earth.

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  • I think you’re very pretty, very poised, and these qualities make me swoon. You’re exactly the kind of woman I’d like in my life. I have long dreams about you, with you being my woman and I: your man. Let’s do this. I am ready to give you my heart.
  • I think that you are the prettiest, smartest, and most elegant girl in this entire world. You’re precisely the kind of girl I’d like to bring to my parents and make my wife. I’m ready to give you all of me, baby. 
  • I have met a lot of women in my life, but none are as beautiful as you are. I fell for you the minute I first saw you, and I had never stopped thinking about you ever since. I pray to God that I can make you mine.
  • Firstly, you empty my soul of hate… but then, you fill me up with love, glee, and purpose. I will eternally be grateful for that. The best I can do in return is give you the best, happiest life, babe.
  • I need to confess that I have feelings for you. You are the only woman that can keep me awake at night. I see your face everywhere I go. I just wished that I could get closer to you just to hear your breath and look you in the eyes as I tell you all this… 

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  • When I asked God for the best girlfriend, I did not expect such an exceptional woman who was not only my partner, but also a best friend who is a super beautiful and caring person. I can’t live without you, baby. I love you! 
  • You are the love of my life… I hope that the connection we have will last more than a lifetime. I want nothing but to make you happy, my little princess. I love you so much. 
  • Achieving my dreams was not always easy, but thank you for being by my side every single step of the way. Whatever life throws at me now, it can’t make my love for you disappear. Our bond is both unbreakable and invaluable.
  • The more time we spend together, the stronger our love for each other grows. We should go on dates more often. Can’t wait to see you again, babe.

  • You fascinate and inspire me. You thrill and excite me. You calm me and give me peace. You are just a spectacular human being, and I will not hesitate to show you how much I care for you for as long as I live.
  • Good morning, sweetheart. I just want to greet you with an uplifting message today. You popped into my life out of nowhere, but suddenly became my whole world. You’re amazing and I’m sure you have the power to conquer anything just like you conquered my heart. Love you and have a nice day!

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  • Everybody would doubt my love for you, but that’s only because a love like ours don’t exist anywhere else. I am beyond honored to be able to share my memories with you. 
  • My heart, I really wish I could stand by your side today. Even if we’re separated by distance now, you are in my thoughts and I want to congratulate you on all your incredible accomplishments. I love you… always.  
  • I love you, sweet darling. I appreciate your constant thoughtfulness, understanding nature, and of course, your beauty. You are never boring to be around and I am grateful to be your husband. 

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  • When we formally joined our lives forever, we knew that multiple challenges would face us; however, our love has won every battle so far, and there’s no doubt in my mind that we can get through any hardships together. 
  • I might be a busy man, but everytime I stop to take a rest, you always come into my mind and give me tons of energy. I miss you so much, its unbelievable. I can’t wait for us to cuddle under the moon and stars again. 
  • I can’t do anything without having you in my mind. When I wake up, when I eat, when I sleep… you’re always there, but I would never have it any other way. 
  • I know that I could seem really closed off at times, but I assure you, you will always have unrestricted access. You deserve me, my heart, and so much more! I love you, baby. 
  • No words in any language I know can properly describe my feelings for you. My feelings for you will always be there, no matter what happens. Tell me what I can do to prove it to you.

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  • Good morning, my little diva. I wish you all the strength and health, even in the face of life’s most difficult trials, today and forever. Know that I’ll always be here if you need me.
  • Ever since I’ve met you, my life has changed for the better. You give me a reason to smile each and every day. Your beauty and overall motherly nature are just high quality.

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  • As you come closer, my heart beats faster, my body quivers, my mind begins to spin, and I can’t help but smile from ear to ear. It’s the best feeling in the world. 
  • Good morning my love. When you entered my life, everything just comes into place. I love you, beautiful… and I will never stop feeling this way. 
  • When I lay beside you, my heart feels a lot more stronger and wiser. You give me confidence in myself… most importantly,  you inspire me to always let my passion drive me forward. Thank you, baby. 

  • Who could have thought that I deserved a love so beautiful, from a beautiful woman like you? Nothing can describe my love for you.
  • As soon as we finished our first conversation, I knew that my heart belongs to you until the end of time. And the fact that you felt the same way made me the luckiest and happiest guy alive. You are hands down the best partner anyone can have.
  • You are literally the cutest, loveliest, most dazzling and sensuous woman I have ever met in my life. Imagining a life without you is just unbearable. 
  • Life with you is like a fairytale from those children’s books. Let’s never leave this wonderful world of ours. I love you to death, princess. 

A Collection of Deep Love Messages For Her

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.

To the world you may be one person, but to one person you are the world.

You have found true love when you realize that you want to wake up beside your love every morning even when you have your differences.

I love you and that’s the beginning and end of everything.

F. Scott Fitzgerald
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The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.

Morrie Schwartz
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Love is a friendship set to music.

Joseph Campbell
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I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.

You are every reason, every hope and every dream I’ve ever had.

Nicholas Sparks
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The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.

If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk in my garden forever.

Alfred Lord Tennyson
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To be your friend was all I ever wanted; to be your lover was all I ever dreamed.

Valerie Lombardo
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A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you simply, without problems or pride.

I love you. I knew it the minute I met you. I’m sorry it took so long for me to catch up. I just got stuck.

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Love grows by giving. The love we give away is the only love we keep. The only way to retain love is to give it away.

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I love you messages

You will always be the one I run to. There are millions of people in this world, but all I see is you. No one can make me feel like you do, and I will do anything to keep this feeling safe. 

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Love is not about saying words that don’t mean a thing. It’s about doing everything to show your significant other how much you care about them. 

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When you’re in love, the whole world is shining. Every bird sings for you, every flower blooms for you. Enjoy these precious moments and don’t think about what the future holds. What matters is now. 

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We all wish to fall in love until we do. Despite your experience, enjoy every form of love that the universe gives you. Even when you are hurt, it means that you’re alive. 

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All I see is you, literally. In a crowd full of people, I will recognize your face immediately. Your voice will wake me up from the deepest sleep. Your touch will bring me to life when I feel weak. That’s how I love you.

Sweet love messages

Sweet love messages

You taught me how to love. You showed me how to take care of this amazing feeling and make it last forever. Everything I’ve learned about love, I’ve learned it from you. Love is you, baby. 

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You brought so much love and happiness into my life. I almost stopped believing in all of that stuff, and there you came. Everything that I have ever dreamed of. You are my very own miracle. 

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How come you have no flaws? You keep saying that you don’t like your smile or that your hair doesn’t look good enough.But I don’t see it. I want you to know that you are the most amazing human being in the world, and I love you like crazy. 

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It’s hard for me to show my emotions. I even used to think that I will never be able to feel love at all. But you’ve changed my mind. I’m head over hills in love with you. Is it witchcraft? I want the truth!

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This feeling I have for you is more than just butterflies in my stomach. I feel waves of pure energy going through my body every time I see your face. You are the air that I breathe, love. 

Love text messages

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As the song says, saying “I love you” is not the words I want to hear from you. What you do defines who you are, and your every action shows the way you feel about someone. Just hold the one you love, and it will be enough.

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Every human being is yearning for love, sometimes without fully understanding the desire to love and to be loved. Your time will come. Enjoy your life and don’t hurry this amazing feeling. 

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Love is the most complex and multifaceted feeling that I could think of. It has a lot of faces, stages, levels, call it whatever you want, but we will never be able to fully understand the nature of love. Isn’t it amazing? 

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Everything is love. When you accept it, your whole world will change. You will see world’s true colours, and it will give you so much peace and power. Being able to love is the most important skill you can develop.

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Always remember that somebody loves you. Somebody thinks of you every second of their life, and you mean so much for that somebody. Love is more thang hugs and kisses. It’s something spiritual. 

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L is for the way you look at me… I can see everything in your eyes. I know that my eyes show everything either. I love every inch of your skin and every hidden corner of your soul. Your love is everything I have ever dreamt of. 

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It’s so hard for me to say “I love you”. These three words are impossible to say. And that’s when I know that this feeling is real. It’s so strong that I feel like no words can express the way I feel. You are everything I have ever wanted. 

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Love hurts. But it’s okay if you are the reason. As long as you are with me, I’m ready to experience any kind of pain and emotions. I will do anything for you, baby. I love you endlessly. 

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Do you notice that I’m blushing every time I catch your eye? You give me butterflies. I have never felt anything like this before. This love feels like a storm in my chest, 24/7. May it last forever. 

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Loving you is the best thing that has ever happened to me. There’s nothing that can turn me away from you. You are perfect to me, and I will do everything to make sure that you are the happiest human being alive. I love you endlessly.

Cute love sms

Cute love sms

Love fills our lives with sense. It makes us want to wake up in the morning, makes us want to sing and dance. This is what life is all about, so let’s not hide our emotions. 

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Love for other people is beautiful. But it is also important to love yourself. To understand other people, you have to understand yourself first. Smile to yourself in the mirror and each and every day remind yourself that you are loved. 

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Love is the most beautiful thing in the world. When you receive love, it fills you with this warmest calm feeling, but when you give it, it makes you even happier. Spread love and make other people happy, so you could be happy as well.

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Love has no age or skin color. It has no fear and no shame. No boundaries. That’s what makes it so beautiful. You can’t be prepared for love, but you can open your soul to let it in.

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Love is a decision. Instead of hating everyone on this beautiful planet, let yourself love each and every soul. You heart will fulfill with gratitude and joy, and harmony enters your soul.

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Every day is a new day to love you and be loved by you. I’ll never give up on the person that makes me smile for no reason. I’ll never give up on you. Promise me to do just the same.

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Your soul is like outer space: so large and so mysterious. I believe that true love is a special connection of two souls and I really wish I could be the astronaut who would discover all the secrets you hide.

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You are my bridge to happiness. You’re my tower that lifts me into heaven. You are my castle that protects me from sorrows. And sure, there is no doubt that you are a genius creation of a very talented architecture.

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I’m here to heal all you wounds and make you happy. I won’t ever let you down or make you cry. Trust me. And if you ever want me to leave, I’ll leave. Because the only thing that matters is your well-being. Just know that.

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You are like a rainbow: so many colors and shadows. You always make me admire you. Nature has created you so beautiful, and sometimes I doubt if I am a good match for you.

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Love is an amazing thing that everyone of us must experience at least once in life. Even if you haven’t found your love yet, don’t worry, with time comes a lover!

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You are the person who understands me without a word. You are the one who makes me laugh even when everything is bad. You have the power to heal my wounds. You are so special to me and I wish we would never part.

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Recently I’ve been thinking about my life and I’ve understood that all the good memories I have are about you. I remember every little thing and it makes me incredibly happy. You make me happy. Please, don’t ever stop.

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Time flies so fast, that is why I don’t want to waste a minute. I want to give my life purpose and meaning. And I’ve noticed one interesting thing: every time I’m with you, my life really makes sense. How do you do it?

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It does not matter whether it is hot or cold outside or whether I have troubles at work or everything is fine, because you’ll always have a place in my heart. You can always count on me, because my love for you is ultimate and unconditional.

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If I could, I would give you the stars that sparkle in the night sky,
The sun that shines on a bright day,
But I can only give you my love, I hope that’s enough.

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You’re like a picture painted by a genius artist: so beautiful and so mysterious. I hope one day you will allow me to solve this riddle, because I’m a fool for you and you’re all I can think about.

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I like you just the way you are. I know that nobody is perfect, nor you neither I, but I love every single feature of yours. And if you ever change, I will never stop loving you, because your essence will still be the same for me.

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Honey, if you leave, all the world will stop. The birds will stop singing and the sun will stop shining. And you’re the only one who’s able to fix it. I hope we will never part, because my love for you is eternal.

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We are so different, but we still love each other. We never know what is coming, but together we will overcome any hardship and fight any sorrow. If we love each other, truly and completely, then nothing will hurt us.

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They say love is blind, but actually it has opened my eyes and changed me for the better. Thanks to you, now I know what true love is.

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It took one look at you to fall in love with you. It took one day with you to understand that I want to grow old with you. You’re incredible and I don’t want to lose you.

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If you were a beautiful song, you would be my favorite one. If you were a book, you would change my mind forever. But you are you, and I love you no matter what.

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They say if you love somebody, just let him/her go. I want you to know that I love you so much that I will let you go, if you want, though it will hurt terribly…

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Every time I see the Sun shining bright, I think about you. And you know what? Thousands of suns can’t outshine the light that comes from your beautiful soul and angel face.

Meeting you was like an answer to a prayer, I became happier, my heart always feels good, I feel good, and I know for sure, you feel good as well.

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There are so many roads to walk and so many people to meet, but of all the roads that exist I had chosen the one where I met you – the most amazing person in the world. I believe, it’s fate and together we will fulfill our destiny and become happy.

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Sometimes I wish to become your favorite cup, so you could touch and hold me in your beautiful arms every day. Sometimes I wish to become your favorite blanket, so I could make you feel cozy and warm. Sometimes I wish to become your guardian angel to protect your from evil and sorrows.

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Darling, all I want is to stay with you until the rest of my life. You give me comfort, confidence and inspiration. I really hope that you feel just the same when you’re by my side.

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Love is in the details, but it’s also about feats and big deals. Love is loud, but sometimes it needs silence. Love is what connects two people and warms their hearts even when they are far away from each other. Love is so multifaceted, but at the same time stable and safe. Love is what happens between us.

You know the secrets of my heart, you have the key to open my heart, and I’m sure you will never lose it or throw away!

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I know that sometimes life gets tough, but you are not alone. You can always count on me, because making you happy is my life mission and I won’t fail you, my love.

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Our lives are full of ghosts: ghosts of the people we met or things we did. Some memories are a heavy burden to carry. But I promise you can share your memories and concerns with me and we will carry them together throughout life. This is the best I can do for the person I love the most.

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I would follow you round the world. I would do anything for you. If you are sad, I will do everything I can to make you happy. If you’re tired, I will fill you with energy and joy. I’m completely yours and you should know that.

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When you talk, I hear the voice of angel. When you smile, I’m going blind because of the light coming from your face. When you look at me, I’m losing my mind completely. What are you doing to me? I guess, it’s love.

I love you so much that I’m going crazy. I can’t stop thinking and dreaming about you. Only it makes me feel alive and gives my life a meaning. Please, don’t ever take it away from me.

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I have a dream – to be with you until the rest of my days. I’ll do everything it takes to make this dream come true. I hope you have just the same dream and together we’ll build our common future.

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You’re like some magical and unbelievable creature. You do magic with your love. I can’t imagine my life without that wonderful feeling you give me every time you talk to me, hug me, kiss me. It’s a heaven on earth.

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I’ve never believed in love. I thought I was just a fairy tale for kids. But then I met you and you changed everything. Now I believe in love and fairy tales. Thank you for making me a believer.

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Love is the best drug; it takes you so high and makes you forget about the real world. Love addiction is the most pleasant addiction ever. You’re my drug, my addiction, and I don’t want it to stop.

The most wonderful things happen when you expect them the least. We found each other in difficult times for both of us and became guiding stars for each other. I believe, if we stick together, nothing will hurt us. You can always rely on me.

I just want to let you know that falling in love with you
Was the second best thing that happened to me,
Because the first one was meeting you!

You are all I got. I’ve never thought that all happiness in the world may fit into one person. And this person is you. You’re the eighth wonder of the world and I won’t stop admiring you ever.

Life would be such a dark place without you. I love you with all my heart and I want to thank you for every amazing memory you gave me.

When you fall in love, it’s like a fresh start and a good opportunity to forget about your failures and flaws. It’s a new page and whether it’s going to be a happy story or a tragedy, depends on what you are going to write in it. I want you and me to become co-authors and write an unforgettable love story about us.

Love is the air I breathe. Without you, my darling, I wouldn’t be alive, because you have a piece of my heart, and that’s why I need you by my side so much.

Love is like a freedom-loving bird, because it doesn’t tolerate control. Love is like a fish that can easily slip through your fingers if you squeeze it too hard. Love is built on trust and this is the only way to make it strong and faithful. I believe we both will choose this way and reach our happiness.

When you are next to me, or when we are apart,
You are always the first in my thoughts and in my heart.

Every love story is a story about two people who do everything they can to make each other happy. All I want to do is make you happy for all my life. And I really hope that you want it as well.

When I look into the night sky with thousands of stars, I remember your eyes, because they sparkle exactly like stars. When I see the sun I remember you, because you brighten not just my day, but my life.

Love can be destructive and creative, painful and healing. Love can be so different that sometimes we can’t understand whether it’s love or something else. But I know that as long as two people want to stay together, they will cope with all challenges making their way to happiness.

Every day I want to have you next to me,
When you’re not here, I’m always sad,
When you are here, my heart is full of joy,
I never want to lose you.

Every time I think about giving up, I think about you and it gives me strength. Somehow you motivate me and fill me with inspiration. The amazing feeling of love and gratitude leads me through hardships to happiness. Our happiness.

They say it doesn’t matter how long you know a person, to know it’s true love, I know we don’t go way back, but it feels like I have known you forever, because we were meant for each other.

When one door closes, the other one opens. But when I met you, so many doors opened at once and I long to see what hides behind each and every of them. These doors are my ways to happiness, love and inspiration.

Love is what I see when you smile,
Love is what I feel when you touch me,
Love is what I hear when you say something,
Love is what we share!

Sometimes love hurts, sometimes it makes you truly happy. Anyway, it’s something that makes you feel alive and gives you an appetite for life. Because of you, I’m hungry now and want to get from life as much as possible.

I remember the days when I thought I had diamonds, but now that I have you, I know I used to have rocks, and you are the one that I never want to lose.

I had thought that life was a never-ending string of torments and pain before I met you. You have changed my whole view on life and helped me to see the good side of it. And I’m infinitely grateful to you for it.

You are my sun, my stars, my sky…
The one I truly love and care for,
I don’t need anyone else, but you,
Your eyes and your smile!

They say that true love may occur only once. But I don’t believe it, otherwise how can we explain the fact I keep falling in love with you over and over again?

I know that we sometimes fight, but honey you are my everything, if I could I would give you all the flowers in the world, but instead I give you my love.

There are only a few things that warm me up, when I’m sad and cold. Sunlight, my favorite blanket and your love. If you take it away from me, I’ll become frozen forever. You are my sunshine, you are my hope and I can’t imagine my life without you.

I love you to the moon and back, and you know that. I will never let you down, even if you make me mad, you can always ask me advice, I will never leave you.

Every day we choose something: what to wear, what to eat, whom to talk to. And I’m so happy to know that I was chosen by you – the most amazing person on this planet. I believe that your choice wasn’t accidental and we’ll spend many beautiful years together in love and peace.

When you are away, I’m full of sadness,
When you are next to me, I’m so happy,
Every single day I’m feeling that I cannot live without you.

We never know what the future holds for us, but we do know that everything we have now can change in a moment. We have to enjoy every minute of it and do everything we can to preserve it from falling apart. May our love help us.

The sun doesn’t shine as bright
When you’re not by my side,
The sky isn’t as blue
As it is with you, and that’s why I love you!

The best gifts are those that were sent from above. And you are exactly this kind of a gift. You mean a world to me and I will never trade you for anyone else, because losing you is tantamount to death.

You’re a real magician, because there’s no other way I can explain how I feel when I’m next to you. I feel real magic running through my veins and making its way to my heart. You fill it with hope and sparkles. You fill it with love.

You know you really love someone, when all you can think about is that only person. When you can’t be without him, and when you always want to see him smiling… Well, now I know – I love you!

I’m drawn to you in a weird sort of way. I think about you all the time. Your happy smile and sparkling eyes stay in my mind no matter what I’m doing. One thought about you is enough to fill my heart with joy. Thank you for being mine.

Great philosophers of all time struggled with the question of what love is. Some say it’s just some special chemical reactions in our body. Some say it’s a blessing from above. I haven’t found the answer as well, but there’s one thing I know for sure: if you really love somebody, you will love this person in all circumstances. My dear, I love you when you are strong and when you are weak, when you’re healthy and when you’re sick, when you’re happy and when you’re sad. And it will never change. Trust me.

I wish I could share everything with you,
All sad and joyful moments,
Your ups and downs,
Every single moment of your day.

I believe that people need to fight for such treasures, as love, hope and happiness. Only fight makes them so precious and welcome. But you can’t fight alone, because loneliness kills. So let’s fight together for our happiness and I promise we’ll become king and queen of happiness!

True love is not just a feeling – it’s also a choice. Whether to stay together no matter what or split up at the first sign of trouble. Whether to talk and discuss issues or be angry and irritated. Love is hard, love takes much courage and resilience, but in the end, it’s worth it. Would you like to go through this battle together with me?

You know I love you, and you should never forget that, because you are my sun, my sky and my world… you are my everything!

It’s so easy to become callous and cynic and so hard to find some light and kindness inside your soul. Surprisingly, I’ve found it all and you are the reason why. If I lose you, I’ll lose all hope and all faith. But if you stay with me, you’ll make me the happiest man on Earth.

You know that you love someone, when you cannot stop thinking about this person. You know that you fell in love with someone, when you dream about spending your whole life with this person. That’s exactly how I feel about you.

Love is just one short word, but it can say a lot… Even if you don’t want to say it, or you’re afraid… you know you shouldn’t be, and that’s why I say – I love you!

Only the Moon can love the Earth the way I love you. Even when you don’t see me for some time, I’m still coming back in the end of the day. Even if I’m far away, I’m the closest person in your life. I will never give up on us, love.

When I think that I spent so many years without you I get so mad. It was such a waist of my life. And then you came, baby. You filled my life with sense and love, and there is nothing more I could ask for. The Earth is spinning because our giant and strong love is moving it.

Love is born from the joy to look at each other.
Love matures from the need to be together all the time.
Finally, it becomes impossible to break up.
This is love.

I will never let you go, sweetie. You are the meaning of my life, and I absolutely cannot imagine myself without you always being around. I want to hear your voice when I wake up in the morning and go to sleep at night. You are my treasure.

I’ve seen a lot of stars in the sky, but you, my love, shine the brightest. I will never understand why a girl like you could ever fell for someone like me, but nevertheless I feel like the happiest man in the whole world. My love for you will never die.

I never get tired of listening to your stories that you tell me all day long, even if they sound the same, I love when you are talking, smiling, laughing, and I never want to see you cry, because your tears hurt me. I love you!

I will fight for you, love. There is nothing that can stop me when it comes to your happiness and safety. I feel like I can move mountains when I’m with you, and I really can do anything to make you smile. Love you endlessly.

Just say you love me – and my day will be the best day in life. All I need is you by my side, smiling and laughing like only you can. My life is nothing but emptiness without you in it, so baby please, don’t you ever leave me.

The way you look at me makes me feel like I am the queen of the world. Each and every day you make me feel so amazing and loved, I could not be more grateful to you for all the love you give me. I promise to do my best to make you feel the same way. Love you unbelievably.

Love is my everything. It’s everywhere. It’s in the messages you send me, it’s in the words you say to me and it’s in your eyes when you look at me. Love is in my heart and in my thoughts. Love is you and me.

It’s funny, but I have never thought of us being together. It seemed impossible for us to spend a minute without screaming at each other, but somehow I fell for you like crazy. I cannot imagine my life without you in it, honey.

When I met you I understood how people write all of those love songs we hear on the radio every day. It’s just such an overwhelming feeling, you cannot keep it inside, so you put your love in words and magic happens. Each and every love song is about us. You are my everything, baby.

It was hard for me to understand what love is. But somehow you’ve managed to make me feel so special, I couldn’t be more grateful for what you’ve done to me. My whole life has changed in the most magical way. I love you.

Love is unexplainable feeling. It’s so huge that doesn’t fit in any words, especially these three simple words “I love you”. I want our love to be special and unique. I want it to be eternal.

When your hand touches mine, I feel like I’m falling into tiny pieces. I’m craving for more, and that’s what my love for you does to me. Never stop looking at me the way you do. Never stop loving me, and my love will never die.

I remember the first time ever I saw your face. I got lost in those shiny eyes and immediately fell for you. You’ve got me under your spell, and I want this magic to last forever. I love you like I’ve never loved anyone before. It’s special, baby.

Sometimes it seems to me that I’m dreaming, cause your love is something that simply cannot be real. I can never get enough of you, and the best part is that I know you feel the same about me. I love you insanely.

I can’t spend a day without you, can’t you see?
I love you so much. You are a part of me and this is for ever.

You are the only person who can make me laugh even when I feel like my life is falling apart. I appreciate that so much, baby. I feel like you are the love of my life, and I will do everything to make this last forever. Love you to the Moon and back.

Being with you is like living in Heaven on Earth. You make my life so special, it seems like every day is my birthday. I’ve never met someone as extraordinary as you are. Baby, I will never stop loving you. You are the best thing that ever happened to me.

No one knows me better than you do. Once I gave you my heart and I know that I’ve made a right choice. I know that you will never let me down. Your endless support is something that fills me up with strength and confidence. I love you endlessly.

My mother has always told me to be careful when it comes to love. Hearts break so easily, but it’s hard to bring it to life. But I know that this time it’s real. I love you insanely, and I know you feel the same way about me too.

Love isn’t when you buy me things, when you spoil me with presents, love is when I see your smile and when you give me all your hugs, I love you!

To love someone like you is the easiest thing to do, because you are so beautiful. Every freckle on your face is perfect, every single wrinkle is stunning. Your giant heart is full of love and kindness; I have never met someone as generous as you are. You are everything to me. I love you insanely.

Every time I hear a love song I immediately think of you. The feeling you give me is indescribable, it fills my heart with joy and hope, and even if I feel bad, you’re always there to tell me that everything is going to be okay. You are my knight in shining armor.

I don’t think that I’m the nicest person in the world, not even close, but somehow you bring out the best in me. You light up my life with your endless optimism, your heart is the heaviest of all, because you carry so much love in it. You are precious. Thank you for everything.

My heart beats faster when you are around. My whole body trembles when I hear your sweet voice, I melt down when I see you. I’m desperately in love with you and I know that this love is real. Thank you for being mine, babe.

To love somebody means to give without wanting to receive. I’m so in love with you, I want to give you everything that I have. My heart, my life, the whole world will be yours if you just say you want it. I’ll do anything for you, love.

When I don’t see you every day, I think of you all the time,
When I see you every day, I think about how lucky I truly am to have you.
I love you!

Sometimes it hurts to love you. I feel so empty when you don’t text me back or being late for dinner. But nevertheless, I would never give up on this relationship, because I love you so very much. You are my other half, sweetheart. Thank you for being you.

You know what I’ve just realized? It hit me like a ton of bricks. Baby, I cannot live without you. You are the reason I wake up in the morning, you are the air in my lungs and Sun in the sky. There is no one like you. I love you.

The greatest love stories are not supposed to be perfect, dear. It’s okay if we fight and argue sometimes, because that’s what makes our life even more passionate and interesting. I can never get bored with you. I love you more than anything in the whole world.

There are no words that can describe the way I feel about you. Loving you is such an endless cosmic feeling, and I know that you see it in my eyes when I look at you. I want you to be mine till the end of time. Love you forever.

It was hard for me to trust someone again. I’ve been hurt too many tomes so I couldn’t believe that someone can heal my heart the way you did. You saved me from falling apart, baby. I love you so very much.

Relationships are hard. We fight, we argue and don’t talk to each other from time to time. But you know what’s even harder? Not having you by my side. I will love you forever, and it’s not just words to me. You are my everything.

There are seven billion people in the world, but in my personal world there is only one and that is you, my love.

You smell like lavender and morning coffee. Your hands are softer than the rose’s leaf, your kiss is sweeter than honey. Every single part of me is crazy in love with you, and I want to spend a lifetime having you by my side.

Love is when you want to come back no matter what. Even if we fight and you say that you don’t want to see me, I know that in the end I will hold you, kiss you, whisper that everything is going to be fine, and it will be, baby. I love you endlessly.

There is no way I can describe the way I feel about you. I just can’t breathe, eat or sleep when you don’t text me back, I worry about you so much it’s insane. I want you to always be around, baby. I love you so very much.

It was hard for me to understand how relationships work. I couldn’t deal with the fact that you can love someone so much that you decide to live with this person or even get married eventually. But now I get it. I love you, sweetie. You are my everything.

I can’t stop thinking of you. When I’m hanging out with my friends, they get so angry cause I’m always starring at the phone waiting for your texts. You are my end and my beginning. There is no one like you, honey. Love you so very much.

I think that true love is when you wish someone the best of all, even if it means that you have to suffer. I know that it’s not the case here, but I want you to be happy even if it means I have to step back. You are everything, baby. I love you endlessly.

I love you, like I never loved before,
I always wished to know that feeling.
Cause only when I fell in love with you,
I started to enjoy my living.

Your voice is a beautiful song I want to hear every time I wake up. Your love fills my soul with peace and harmony, and all I can think about is you. Every single second of my life – you, baby. I love you to the Moon and back.

Sometimes it seems to me that I’m dreaming awake, cause having you by my side is something absolutely unreal. You make my life a fairy tale and I’m addicted to that feeling you give me each and every day. Pretty sure it’s called love, baby. Be mine till the end of time.

Being with you is the biggest blessing I could ever receive. You are everything. My past, my present, my future. No one can make me laugh like you do, no one can make me so happy and grateful. I’m blessed with your presence in my life. Love you so very much.

Baby, you are my rock. I’ve been looking for someone like you all my life, even though I didn’t know that I need you so bad. Your love fills my life with sense, and every time you smile my world lights up. Thank you for being you, love.

My love for you is indescribable. I get so confused trying to explain how much I need you in my life, it just seems impossible. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that I will never let you go. I love you more than anyone in the world.

My love for you fills my heart with joy and happiness. Every day I wake up and think of you, I eat my lunch and I think of you, I go to bed thinking of you. You are my everything, baby. I love you endlessly, thank you for being mine.

It’s good to love and to know that you are surrounded by love.
It’s good to believe that this love will last forever.

There is something about you that makes me go crazy. Each and every part of your body and soul is perfect, and It seems to me that you are my other half. I feel like our love will last forever. You are my Sun, and I can’t live a minute without your light.

Some say that love is heavyweight. But I don’t feel like that when I’m with you. You make me feel so complete, I feel like all my life I’ve been looking for you. And now that I found you, I could not be happier. I love you endlessly.

You’ve blinded me with your beauty. The moment I saw you I realized that I’m going to spend my life with you. Your amazing personality makes you completely perfect, and I feel like the luckiest man in the world to have you by my side.

It’s amazing how you’ve made me believe in true love. I used to think that it’s just a fairy tale for little girls, but now I know that it’s real. You’ve showed me, and now I understand. Thank you for everything, sweetheart. I love you so very much.

I used to dream about meeting a girl like you. It was hard for me to think that something like that can even happen, but the first time ever I saw your face I realized that you are the one. It will never change, I promise. I love you.

I love you. And I’m saying these words because I really mean it. It was hard for me to let somebody in, my heart was full of disbelieve and I thought that I was just destined to be alone. But you saved me. And I promise to remember that till the end of time.

I would give up everything just to make you happy. You are the most important person in my life, and I want you to be sure that I will do anything to see this breathtaking smile on your beautiful face. I love you to the Moon and back.

I can’t stop thinking about you, I can’t be anywhere else but with you, I know that it may be too much, but this is Love, and I love you, because you are my everything, and I couldn’t stand losing you.

Just a thought of you makes my heart beat faster. Your eyes, your smile, your beautiful body and amazing personality are such a gift of God, I could not be more blessed in this life. You are the most precious thing in this world. I love you so very much.

Being in love with you is such an amazing feeling that keeps me from falling apart. Every morning I wake up thinking of you, and that gives me strength to stand up and start my day with a perfect mood. I can’t even describe how precious you are to me. I love you.

You make me happy in a thousand ways. I love you to the moon and back, and I have no idea what I would do, if I lost you, because I feel like I will lose my entire world.

I can’t stop looking at you. When you smile, when you laugh, when you wake up in the middle of the night from a bad dream, when you make your morning coffee. And the reason is – I love you so very much. You are my Sun, my Moon and the Stars.

I love you baby, and when you’re not with me holding my hand, you are in my mind controlling my thoughts, that’s why I love you!

When I have you next to me, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world,
And when you are away, my mind and my heart are still with you!

I am feeling jealous of all the people that you ever hugged,
Because for a moment they were holding the whole world of mine.

It’s beautiful when the evening comes,
When the stars shine in the dark,
But it’s even more beautiful
When the love is born in two people’s hearts.

What is a flower without the sun, what is the earth without the sky?
Who am I without you, that’s why I tell you that I love you.

To love means to live, not to exist,
To run barefoot through the snow
And to laugh in the pouring rain.
It cannot be better, I know.

I feel so happy now,
Because I’m yours and you’re mine,
No matter where I am
You’re always on my mind.

If somebody would ask me a question what a beautiful life means to me, I would put my arms around you, lean my head on your shoulder and say “Like this!”

Loving people complement each other and this makes their life complete.
Love connects people to the depths of their souls.

Every day think of you,
Every night I dream of you,
Every minute I love you!

My love for you is like the sun,
Maybe sometimes it hides behind the clouds,
But it is always there to keep you warm.

Live and Love,
Don’t run away from it,
And if you fall in love,
Then love forever!

You cannot deny that love exists
You cannot deny that it’s real.
And when you feel it, cherish it
And never let go from your heart!

I wish to forget everything in the world from your kisses,
I wish to fall asleep in your arms
And see your face, when I wake up.
I dream to love and be loved, purely and sincerely.
And I wish that dream come true,
Because my dream is you!

If I could ask for three wishes,
I would ask very simple things:
Learn to never give up,
Want more out of life than I wanted yesterday
And always be next to you!

Every day I will find time to say “I love you”,
Each morning I will start with a kiss and words “Good morning, my love”.
And before falling asleep I will embrace you and wish you “Sweet dreams”.

Meeting and knowing a person like you has made me happy in a million ways.
And if you ever have to leave me, I will find a million reasons for you to stay.

Love encompasses a range of strong and positive emotional and mental states, from the most sublime virtue or good habit, the deepest interpersonal affection, to the simplest pleasure.[1][2] An example of this range of meanings is that the love of a mother differs from the love of a spouse, which differs from the love for food. Most commonly, love refers to a feeling of a strong attraction and emotional attachment.[3][4][5]

Love is considered to be both positive and negative, with its virtue representing human kindness, compassion, and affection, as «the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another» and its vice representing human moral flaw, akin to vanity, selfishness, amour-propre, and egotism, as potentially leading people into a type of mania, obsessiveness or codependency.[6][7] It may also describe compassionate and affectionate actions towards other humans, one’s self, or animals.[8] In its various forms, love acts as a major facilitator of interpersonal relationships and, owing to its central psychological importance, is one of the most common themes in the creative arts.[9] Love has been postulated to be a function that keeps human beings together against menaces and to facilitate the continuation of the species.[10]

Ancient Greek philosophers identified six forms of love: essentially, familial love (in Greek, Storge), friendly love or platonic love (Philia), romantic love (Eros), self-love (Philautia), guest love (Xenia), and divine or unconditional love (Agape). Modern authors have distinguished further varieties of love: unrequited love, empty love, companionate love, consummate love, infatuated love, self-love, and courtly love. Numerous cultures have also distinguished Ren, Yuanfen, Mamihlapinatapai, Cafuné, Kama, Bhakti, Mettā, Ishq, Chesed, Amore, Charity, Saudade (and other variants or symbioses of these states), as culturally unique words, definitions, or expressions of love in regards to a specified «moments» currently lacking in the English language.[11][12][13]

Scientific research on emotion has increased significantly over the past two decades. The color wheel theory of love defines three primary, three secondary and nine tertiary love styles, describing them in terms of the traditional color wheel. The triangular theory of love suggests «intimacy, passion and commitment» are core components of love. Love has additional religious or spiritual meaning. This diversity of uses and meanings combined with the complexity of the feelings involved makes love unusually difficult to consistently define, compared to other emotional states.

Definitions

Romeo and Juliet, depicted as they part on the balcony in Act III, 1867 by Ford Madox Brown

The word «love» can have a variety of related but distinct meanings in different contexts. Many other languages use multiple words to express some of the different concepts that in English are denoted as «love»; one example is the plurality of Greek concepts for «love» (agape, eros, philia, storge) .[14] Cultural differences in conceptualizing love thus doubly impede the establishment of a universal definition.[15]

Although the nature or essence of love is a subject of frequent debate, different aspects of the word can be clarified by determining what isn’t love (antonyms of «love»). Love as a general expression of positive sentiment (a stronger form of like) is commonly contrasted with hate (or neutral apathy). As a less-sexual and more-emotionally intimate form of romantic attachment, love is commonly contrasted with lust. As an interpersonal relationship with romantic overtones, love is sometimes contrasted with friendship, although the word love is often applied to close friendships or platonic love. (Further possible ambiguities come with usages «girlfriend», «boyfriend», «just good friends»).

Abstractly discussed, love usually refers to an experience one person feels for another. Love often involves caring for, or identifying with, a person or thing (cf. vulnerability and care theory of love), including oneself (cf. narcissism). In addition to cross-cultural differences in understanding love, ideas about love have also changed greatly over time. Some historians date modern conceptions of romantic love to courtly Europe during or after the Middle Ages, although the prior existence of romantic attachments is attested by ancient love poetry.[16]

The complex and abstract nature of love often reduces discourse of love to a thought-terminating cliché. Several common proverbs regard love, from Virgil’s «Love conquers all» to The Beatles’ «All You Need Is Love». St. Thomas Aquinas, following Aristotle, defines love as «to will the good of another.»[17] Bertrand Russell describes love as a condition of «absolute value,» as opposed to relative value.[citation needed] Philosopher Gottfried Leibniz said that love is «to be delighted by the happiness of another.»[18] Meher Baba stated that in love there is a «feeling of unity» and an «active appreciation of the intrinsic worth of the object of love.»[19] Biologist Jeremy Griffith defines love as «unconditional selflessness».[20]

Impersonal

People can be said to love an object, principle, or goal to which they are deeply committed and greatly value. For example, compassionate outreach and volunteer workers’ «love» of their cause may sometimes be born not of interpersonal love but impersonal love, altruism, and strong spiritual or political convictions.[21] People can also «love» material objects, animals, or activities if they invest themselves in bonding or otherwise identifying with those things. If sexual passion is also involved, then this feeling is called paraphilia.[22]

Interpersonal

Interpersonal love refers to love between human beings. It is a much more potent sentiment than a simple liking for a person. Unrequited love refers to those feelings of love that are not reciprocated. Interpersonal love is most closely associated with Interpersonal relationships.[21] Such love might exist between family members, friends, and couples. There are also a number of psychological disorders related to love, such as erotomania.
Throughout history, philosophy and religion have done the most speculation on the phenomenon of love. In the 20th century, the science of psychology has written a great deal on the subject. In recent years, the sciences of psychology, anthropology, neuroscience, and biology have added to the understanding of the concept of love.

Biological basis

Biological models of sex tend to view love as a mammalian drive, much like hunger or thirst.[23] Helen Fisher, an anthropologist and human behavior researcher, divides the experience of love into three partly overlapping stages: lust, attraction, and attachment. Lust is the feeling of sexual desire; romantic attraction determines what partners mates find attractive and pursue, conserving time and energy by choosing; and attachment involves sharing a home, parental duties, mutual defense, and in humans involves feelings of safety and security.[24] Three distinct neural circuitries, including neurotransmitters, and three behavioral patterns, are associated with these three romantic styles.[24]

Pair of Lovers. 1480–1485

Lust is the initial passionate sexual desire that promotes mating, and involves the increased release of chemicals such as testosterone and estrogen. These effects rarely last more than a few weeks or months. Attraction is the more individualized and romantic desire for a specific candidate for mating, which develops out of lust as commitment to an individual mate forms. Recent studies in neuroscience have indicated that as people fall in love, the brain consistently releases a certain set of chemicals, including the neurotransmitter hormones, dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, the same compounds released by amphetamine, stimulating the brain’s pleasure center and leading to side effects such as increased heart rate, loss of appetite and sleep, and an intense feeling of excitement. Research has indicated that this stage generally lasts from one and a half to three years.[25]

Since the lust and attraction stages are both considered temporary, a third stage is needed to account for long-term relationships. Attachment is the bonding that promotes relationships lasting for many years and even decades. Attachment is generally based on commitments such as marriage and children, or mutual friendship based on things like shared interests. It has been linked to higher levels of the chemicals oxytocin and vasopressin to a greater degree than short-term relationships have.[25] Enzo Emanuele and coworkers reported the protein molecule known as the nerve growth factor (NGF) has high levels when people first fall in love, but these return to previous levels after one year.[26]

Psychological basis

Psychology depicts love as a cognitive and social phenomenon. Psychologist Robert Sternberg formulated a triangular theory of love and argued that love has three different components: intimacy, commitment, and passion. Intimacy is a form in which two people share confidences and various details of their personal lives, and is usually shown in friendships and romantic love affairs. Commitment, on the other hand, is the expectation that the relationship is permanent. The last form of love is sexual attraction and passion. Passionate love is shown in infatuation as well as romantic love. All forms of love are viewed as varying combinations of these three components. Non-love does not include any of these components. Liking only includes intimacy. Infatuated love only includes passion. Empty love only includes commitment. Romantic love includes both intimacy and passion. Companionate love includes intimacy and commitment. Fatuous love includes passion and commitment. Lastly, consummate love includes all three components.[27] American psychologist Zick Rubin sought to define love by psychometrics in the 1970s. His work states that three factors constitute love: attachment, caring, and intimacy.[28][29]

Following developments in electrical theories such as Coulomb’s law, which showed that positive and negative charges attract, analogs in human life were developed, such as «opposites attract». Over the last century, research on the nature of human mating has generally found this not to be true when it comes to character and personality—people tend to like people similar to themselves. However, in a few unusual and specific domains, such as immune systems, it seems that humans prefer others who are unlike themselves (e.g., with an orthogonal immune system), since this will lead to a baby that has the best of both worlds.[30] In recent years, various human bonding theories have been developed, described in terms of attachments, ties, bonds, and affinities.
Some Western authorities disaggregate into two main components, the altruistic and the narcissistic. This view is represented in the works of Scott Peck, whose work in the field of applied psychology explored the definitions of love and evil. Peck maintains that love is a combination of the «concern for the spiritual growth of another,» and simple narcissism.[31] In combination, love is an activity, not simply a feeling.

Psychologist Erich Fromm maintained in his book The Art of Loving that love is not merely a feeling but is also actions, and that in fact, the «feeling» of love is superficial in comparison to one’s commitment to love via a series of loving actions over time.[21] In this sense, Fromm held that love is ultimately not a feeling at all, but rather is a commitment to, and adherence to, loving actions towards another, oneself, or many others, over a sustained duration.[21] Fromm also described love as a conscious choice that in its early stages might originate as an involuntary feeling, but which then later no longer depends on those feelings, but rather depends only on conscious commitment.[21]

Evolutionary basis

Wall of Love on Montmartre in Paris: «I love you» in 250 languages, by calligraphist Fédéric Baron and artist Claire Kito (2000)

Evolutionary psychology has attempted to provide various reasons for love as a survival tool. Humans are dependent on parental help for a large portion of their lifespans compared to other mammals. Love has therefore been seen as a mechanism to promote parental support of children for this extended time period. Furthermore, researchers as early as Charles Darwin himself identified unique features of human love compared to other mammals and credit love as a major factor for creating social support systems that enabled the development and expansion of the human species.[citation needed] Another factor may be that sexually transmitted diseases can cause, among other effects, permanently reduced fertility, injury to the fetus, and increase complications during childbirth. This would favor monogamous relationships over polygamy.[32]

Adaptive benefit

Interpersonal love between a male and a female is considered to provide an evolutionary adaptive benefit since it facilitates mating and sexual reproduction.[33] However, some organisms can reproduce asexually without mating. Thus understanding the adaptive benefit of interpersonal love depends on understanding the adaptive benefit of sexual reproduction as opposed to asexual reproduction. Michod[33] has reviewed evidence that love, and consequently sexual reproduction, provides two major adaptive advantages. First, love leading to sexual reproduction facilitates repair of damages in the DNA that is passed from parent to progeny (during meiosis, a key stage of the sexual process). Second, a gene in either parent may contain a harmful mutation, but in the progeny produced by sex reproduction, expression of a harmful mutation introduced by one parent is likely to be masked by expression of the unaffected homologous gene from the other parent.[33]

Comparison of scientific models

Biological models of love tend to see it as a mammalian drive, similar to hunger or thirst.[23] Psychology sees love as more of a social and cultural phenomenon. Certainly, love is influenced by hormones (such as oxytocin), neurotrophins (such as NGF), and pheromones, and how people think and behave in love is influenced by their conceptions of love. The conventional view in biology is that there are two major drives in love: sexual attraction and attachment. Attachment between adults is presumed to work on the same principles that lead an infant to become attached to its mother. The traditional psychological view sees love as being a combination of companionate love and passionate love. Passionate love is intense longing, and is often accompanied by physiological arousal (shortness of breath, rapid heart rate); companionate love is affection and a feeling of intimacy not accompanied by physiological arousal.

Cultural views

Ancient Greek

Roman copy of a Greek sculpture by Lysippus depicting Eros, the Greek personification of romantic love

Greek distinguishes several different senses in which the word «love» is used. Ancient Greeks identified four forms of love: kinship or familiarity (in Greek, storge), friendship and/or platonic desire (philia), sexual and/or romantic desire (eros), and self-emptying or divine love (agape).[34][35] Modern authors have distinguished further varieties of romantic love.[36] However, with Greek (as with many other languages), it has been historically difficult to separate the meanings of these words totally. At the same time, the Ancient Greek text of the Bible has examples of the verb agapo having the same meaning as phileo.

Agape (ἀγάπη agápē) means love in modern-day Greek. The term s’agapo means I love you in Greek. The word agapo is the verb I love. It generally refers to a «pure,» ideal type of love, rather than the physical attraction suggested by eros. However, there are some examples of agape used to mean the same as eros. It has also been translated as «love of the soul.»[37]

Eros (ἔρως érōs) (from the Greek deity Eros) is passionate love, with sensual desire and longing. The Greek word erota means in love. Plato refined his own definition. Although eros is initially felt for a person, with contemplation it becomes an appreciation of the beauty within that person, or even becomes appreciation of beauty itself. Eros helps the soul recall knowledge of beauty and contributes to an understanding of spiritual truth. Lovers and philosophers are all inspired to seek truth by eros. Some translations list it as «love of the body».[37]

Philia (φιλία philía), a dispassionate virtuous love, was a concept addressed and developed by Aristotle in his Nicomachean Ethics Book VIII.[38] It includes loyalty to friends, family, and community, and requires virtue, equality, and familiarity. Philia is motivated by practical reasons; one or both of the parties benefit from the relationship. It can also mean «love of the mind.»

Storge (στοργή storgē) is natural affection, like that felt by parents for offspring.

Xenia (ξενία xenía), hospitality, was an extremely important practice in ancient Greece. It was an almost ritualized friendship formed between a host and his guest, who could previously have been strangers. The host fed and provided quarters for the guest, who was expected to repay only with gratitude. The importance of this can be seen throughout Greek mythology—in particular, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.

Ancient Roman (Latin)

The Latin language has several different verbs corresponding to the English word «love.» amō is the basic verb meaning I love, with the infinitive amare («to love») as it still is in Italian today. The Romans used it both in an affectionate sense as well as in a romantic or sexual sense. From this verb come amans—a lover, amator, «professional lover,» often with the accessory notion of lechery—and amica, «girlfriend» in the English sense, often being applied euphemistically to a prostitute. The corresponding noun is amor (the significance of this term for the Romans is well illustrated in the fact, that the name of the city, Rome—in Latin: Roma—can be viewed as an anagram for amor, which was used as the secret name of the City in wide circles in ancient times),[39] which is also used in the plural form to indicate love affairs or sexual adventures. This same root also produces amicus—»friend»—and amicitia, «friendship» (often based to mutual advantage, and corresponding sometimes more closely to «indebtedness» or «influence»). Cicero wrote a treatise called On Friendship (de Amicitia), which discusses the notion at some length. Ovid wrote a guide to dating called Ars Amatoria (The Art of Love), which addresses, in depth, everything from extramarital affairs to overprotective parents.

Latin sometimes uses amāre where English would simply say to like. This notion, however, is much more generally expressed in Latin by the terms placere or delectāre, which are used more colloquially, the latter used frequently in the love poetry of Catullus. Diligere often has the notion «to be affectionate for,» «to esteem,» and rarely if ever is used for romantic love. This word would be appropriate to describe the friendship of two men. The corresponding noun diligentia, however, has the meaning of «diligence» or «carefulness,» and has little semantic overlap with the verb. Observare is a synonym for diligere; despite the cognate with English, this verb and its corresponding noun, observantia, often denote «esteem» or «affection.» Caritas is used in Latin translations of the Christian Bible to mean «charitable love»; this meaning, however, is not found in Classical pagan Roman literature. As it arises from a conflation with a Greek word, there is no corresponding verb.

Chinese and other Sinic

Two philosophical underpinnings of love exist in the Chinese tradition, one from Confucianism which emphasized actions and duty while the other came from Mohism which championed a universal love. A core concept to Confucianism is (Ren, «benevolent love»), which focuses on duty, action, and attitude in a relationship rather than love itself. In Confucianism, one displays benevolent love by performing actions such as filial piety from children, kindness from parents, loyalty to the king and so forth.

The concept of (Mandarin: ài) was developed by the Chinese philosopher Mozi in the 4th century BC in reaction to Confucianism’s benevolent love. Mozi tried to replace what he considered to be the long-entrenched Chinese over-attachment to family and clan structures with the concept of «universal love» (兼愛, jiān’ài). In this, he argued directly against Confucians who believed that it was natural and correct for people to care about different people in different degrees. Mozi, by contrast, believed people in principle should care for all people equally. Mohism stressed that rather than adopting different attitudes towards different people, love should be unconditional and offered to everyone without regard to reciprocation; not just to friends, family and other Confucian relations. Later in Chinese Buddhism, the term Ai () was adopted to refer to a passionate, caring love and was considered a fundamental desire. In Buddhism, Ai was seen as capable of being either selfish or selfless, the latter being a key element towards enlightenment.

In Mandarin Chinese, (ài) is often used as the equivalent of the Western concept of love. (ài) is used as both a verb (e.g. 我愛你, Wǒ ài nǐ, or «I love you») and a noun (such as 愛情 àiqíng, or «romantic love»). However, due to the influence of Confucian (rén), the phrase 我愛你 (Wǒ ài nǐ, I love you) carries with it a very specific sense of responsibility, commitment and loyalty. Instead of frequently saying «I love you» as in some Western societies, the Chinese are more likely to express feelings of affection in a more casual way. Consequently, «I like you» (我喜欢你, Wǒ xǐhuan nǐ) is a more common way of expressing affection in Mandarin; it is more playful and less serious.[40] This is also true in Japanese (suki da, 好きだ).

Japanese

The Japanese language uses three words to convey the English equivalent of «love». Because «love» covers a wide range of emotions and behavioral phenomena, there are nuances distinguishing the three terms.[41][42] The term ai (), which is often associated with maternal love[41] or selfless love,[42] originally referred to beauty and was often used in a religious context. Following the Meiji Restoration 1868, the term became associated with «love» in order to translate Western literature. Prior to Western influence, the term koi (恋 or 孤悲) generally represented romantic love, and was often the subject of the popular Man’yōshū Japanese poetry collection.[41] Koi describes a longing for a member of the opposite sex and is typically interpreted as selfish and wanting.[42] The term’s origins come from the concept of lonely solitude as a result of separation from a loved one. Though modern usage of koi focuses on sexual love and infatuation, the Manyō used the term to cover a wider range of situations, including tenderness, benevolence, and material desire.[41] The third term, ren’ai (恋愛), is a more modern construction that combines the kanji characters for both ai and koi, though its usage more closely resembles that of koi in the form of romantic love.[41][42] Amae (甘え), referring to the desire to be loved and cared for by an authority figure, is another important aspect of Japan’s cultural perspective on love, and has been analysed in detail in Takeo Doi’s The Anatomy of Dependence[43]

Indian

The love stories of the Hindu deities Krishna and Radha have influenced the Indian culture and arts. Above: Radha Madhavam by Raja Ravi Varma.

In contemporary literature, the Sanskrit words for love is «sneha». Other terms such as Priya refers to innocent love, Prema refers to spiritual love, and Kama refers usually to sexual desire.[44][45] However, the term also refers to any sensory enjoyment, emotional attraction and aesthetic pleasure such as from arts, dance, music, painting, sculpture and nature.[46][47]

The concept of kama is found in some of the earliest known verses in Vedas. For example, Book 10 of Rig Veda describes the creation of the universe from nothing by the great heat. There in hymn 129, it states:

कामस्तदग्रे समवर्तताधि मनसो रेतः परथमं यदासीत |
सतो बन्धुमसति निरविन्दन हर्दि परतीष्याकवयो मनीषा ||[48]

Thereafter rose Desire in the beginning, Desire the primal seed and germ of Spirit,
Sages who searched with their heart’s thought discovered the existent’s kinship in the non-existent.

Persian

The children of Adam are limbs of one body
Having been created of one essence.
When the calamity of time afflicts one limb
The other limbs cannot remain at rest.
If you have no sympathy for the troubles of others
You are not worthy to be called by the name of «man».

Sa’di, Gulistan   

Rumi, Hafiz, and Sa’di are icons of the passion and love that the Persian culture and language present.[citation needed] The Persian word for love is Ishq, which is derived from Arabic language; however, it is considered by most to be too stalwart a term for interpersonal love and is more commonly substituted for «doost dashtan» («liking»).[citation needed] In the Persian culture, everything is encompassed by love and all is for love, starting from loving friends and family, husbands and wives, and eventually reaching the divine love that is the ultimate goal in life.[citation needed]

Religious views

Abrahamic

Judaism

In Hebrew, אהבה (ahava) is the most commonly used term for both interpersonal love and love between God and God’s creations. Chesed, often translated as loving-kindness, is used to describe many forms of love between human beings.

The commandment to love other people is given in the Torah, which states, «Love your neighbor like yourself» (Leviticus 19:18). The Torah’s commandment to love God «with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your might» (Deuteronomy 6:5) is taken by the Mishnah (a central text of the Jewish oral law) to refer to good deeds, willingness to sacrifice one’s life rather than commit certain serious transgressions, willingness to sacrifice all of one’s possessions, and being grateful to the Lord despite adversity (tractate Berachoth 9:5). Rabbinic literature differs as to how this love can be developed, e.g., by contemplating divine deeds or witnessing the marvels of nature.

As for love between marital partners, this is deemed an essential ingredient to life: «See life with the wife you love» (Ecclesiastes 9:9). Rabbi David Wolpe writes that «…love is not only about the feelings of the lover…It is when one person believes in another person and shows it.» He further states that «…love…is a feeling that expresses itself in action. What we really feel is reflected in what we do.»[50] The biblical book Song of Solomon is considered a romantically phrased metaphor of love between God and his people, but in its plain reading, reads like a love song. The 20th-century rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler is frequently quoted as defining love from the Jewish point of view as «giving without expecting to take» (from his Michtav me-Eliyahu, Vol. 1).

Christianity

Love and not a one-way street in romanticism

The Christian understanding is that love comes from God, who is himself love (1 John 4:8). The love of man and woman—eros in Greek—and the unselfish love of others (agape), are often contrasted as «descending» and «ascending» love, respectively, but are ultimately the same thing.[51]

There are several Greek words for «love» that are regularly referred to in Christian circles.

  • Agape: In the New Testament, agapē is charitable, selfless, altruistic, and unconditional. It is parental love, seen as creating goodness in the world; it is the way God is seen to love humanity, and it is seen as the kind of love that Christians aspire to have for one another.[37]
  • Phileo: Also used in the New Testament, phileo is a human response to something that is found to be delightful. Also known as «brotherly love.»
  • Two other words for love in the Greek language, eros (sexual love) and storge (child-to-parent love), were never used in the New Testament.[37]

Christians believe that to Love God with all your heart, mind, and strength and Love your neighbor as yourself are the two most important things in life (the greatest commandment of the Jewish Torah, according to Jesus; cf. Gospel of Mark chapter 12, verses 28–34). Saint Augustine summarized this when he wrote «Love God, and do as thou wilt.»

The Apostle Paul glorified love as the most important virtue of all. Describing love in the famous poetic interpretation in 1 Corinthians, he wrote, «Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.»[52]

The Apostle John wrote, «For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.» (John 3:16–17, NIV) John also wrote, «Dear friends, let us love one another for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.»[53]

Saint Augustine wrote that one must be able to decipher the difference between love and lust. Lust, according to Saint Augustine, is an overindulgence, but to love and be loved is what he has sought for his entire life. He even says, «I was in love with love.» Finally, he does fall in love and is loved back, by God. Saint Augustine says the only one who can love you truly and fully is God, because love with a human only allows for flaws such as «jealousy, suspicion, fear, anger, and contention.» According to Saint Augustine, to love God is «to attain the peace which is yours.» (Saint Augustine’s Confessions)

Augustine regards the duplex commandment of love in Matthew 22 as the heart of Christian faith and the interpretation of the Bible. After the review of Christian doctrine, Augustine treats the problem of love in terms of use and enjoyment until the end of Book I of De Doctrina Christiana (1.22.21–1.40.44;).[54]

Christian theologians see God as the source of love, which is mirrored in humans and their own loving relationships. Influential Christian theologian C. S. Lewis wrote a book called The Four Loves. Benedict XVI named his first encyclical God is love. He said that a human being, created in the image of God, who is love, is able to practice love; to give himself to God and others (agape) and by receiving and experiencing God’s love in contemplation (eros). This life of love, according to him, is the life of the saints such as Teresa of Calcutta and Mary, the mother of Jesus and is the direction Christians take when they believe that God loves them.[51]

Pope Francis taught that «True love is both loving and letting oneself be loved…what is important in love is not our loving, but allowing ourselves to be loved by God.»[55] And so, in the analysis of a Catholic theologian, for Pope Francis, «the key to love…is not our activity. It is the activity of the greatest, and the source, of all the powers in the universe: God’s.»[56]

In Christianity the practical definition of love is summarised by Thomas Aquinas, who defined love as «to will the good of another,» or to desire for another to succeed.[17] This is an explanation of the Christian need to love others, including their enemies. As Thomas Aquinas explains, Christian love is motivated by the need to see others succeed in life, to be good people.

Regarding love for enemies, Jesus is quoted in the Gospel of Matthew:

«You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.»[57]

Do not forget to love with forgiveness, Christ saved an adulterous woman from those who would stone her. A world of wronged hypocrites needs forgiving love. Mosaic Law would hold Deuteronomy 22:22-24 «If a man is found lying with a woman married to a husband, then both of them shall die—the man that lay with the woman, and the woman; so you shall put away the evil from Israel. If a young woman who is a virgin is betrothed to a husband, and a man finds her in the city and lies with her, then you shall bring them both out to the gate of that city, and you shall stone them to death with stones, the young woman because she did not cry out in the city, and the man because he humbled his neighbor’s wife; so you shall put away the evil from among you.»

Tertullian wrote regarding love for enemies: «Our individual, extraordinary, and perfect goodness consists in loving our enemies. To love one’s friends is common practice, to love one’s enemies only among Christians.»[58]

Islam

Al-Wadūd or The Loving is a name of God in Islam.

In Islam, one of the 99 names of God is Al-Wadūd, which means «The Loving»

Love encompasses the Islamic view of life as universal brotherhood that applies to all who hold faith. Amongst the 99 names of God (Allah), there is the name Al-Wadud, or «the Loving One,» which is found in Surah [ 11:90] as well as Surah [ 85:14]. God is also referenced at the beginning of every chapter in the Qur’an as Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim, or the «Most Compassionate» and the «Most Merciful», indicating that nobody is more loving, compassionate and benevolent than God. The Qur’an refers to God as being «full of loving kindness.»

The Qur’an exhorts Muslim believers to treat all people, those who have not persecuted them, with birr or «deep kindness» as stated in Surah [ 6:8-9]. Birr is also used by the Qur’an in describing the love and kindness that children must show to their parents.

Ishq, or divine love, is the emphasis of Sufism in the Islamic tradition. Practitioners of Sufism believe that love is a projection of the essence of God to the universe. God desires to recognize beauty, and as if one looks at a mirror to see oneself, God «looks» at himself within the dynamics of nature. Since everything is a reflection of God, the school of Sufism practices seeing the beauty inside the apparently ugly. Sufism is often referred to as the religion of love.[59] God in Sufism is referred to in three main terms, which are the Lover, Loved, and Beloved, with the last of these terms being often seen in Sufi poetry. A common viewpoint of Sufism is that through love, humankind can get back to its inherent purity and grace. The saints of Sufism are infamous for being «drunk» due to their love of God; hence, the constant reference to wine in Sufi poetry and music.

Bahá’í Faith

In his Paris Talks, `Abdu’l-Bahá described four types of love: the love that flows from God to human beings; the love that flows from human beings to God; the love of God towards the Self or Identity of God; and the love of human beings for human beings.[60]

Dharmic

Buddhism

In Buddhism, Kāma is sensuous, sexual love. It is an obstacle on the path to enlightenment, since it is selfish. Karuṇā is compassion and mercy, which reduces the suffering of others. It is complementary to wisdom and is necessary for enlightenment. Adveṣa and mettā are benevolent love. This love is unconditional and requires considerable self-acceptance. This is quite different from ordinary love, which is usually about attachment and sex and which rarely occurs without self-interest. Instead, in Buddhism it refers to detachment and unselfish interest in others’ welfare.

The Bodhisattva ideal in Mahayana Buddhism involves the complete renunciation of oneself in order to take on the burden of a suffering world.

Hinduism

In Hinduism, kāma is pleasurable, sexual love, personified by the god Kamadeva. For many Hindu schools, it is the third end (Kama) in life. Kamadeva is often pictured holding a bow of sugar cane and an arrow of flowers; he may ride upon a great parrot. He is usually accompanied by his consort Rati and his companion Vasanta, lord of the spring season. Stone images of Kamadeva and Rati can be seen on the door of the Chennakeshava temple at Belur, in Karnataka, India. Maara is another name for kāma.

In contrast to kāma, prema – or prem – refers to elevated love. Karuna is compassion and mercy, which impels one to help reduce the suffering of others. Bhakti is a Sanskrit term, meaning «loving devotion to the supreme God.» A person who practices bhakti is called a bhakta. Hindu writers, theologians, and philosophers have distinguished nine forms of bhakti, which can be found in the Bhagavata Purana and works by Tulsidas. The philosophical work Narada Bhakti Sutras, written by an unknown author (presumed to be Narada), distinguishes eleven forms of love.

In certain Vaishnava sects within Hinduism, attaining unadulterated, unconditional and incessant love for Godhead is considered the foremost goal of life. Gaudiya Vaishnavas who worship Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the cause of all causes consider Love for Godhead (Prema) to act in two ways: sambhoga and vipralambha (union and separation)—two opposites.[61]

In the condition of separation, there is an acute yearning for being with the beloved and in the condition of union, there is supreme happiness and nectarean. Gaudiya Vaishnavas consider that Krishna-prema (Love for Godhead) is not fire but that it still burns away one’s material desires. They consider that Kṛṣṇa-prema is not a weapon, but it still pierces the heart. It is not water, but it washes away everything—one’s pride, religious rules, and one’s shyness. Krishna-prema is considered to make one drown in the ocean of transcendental ecstasy and pleasure. The love of Radha, a cowherd girl, for Krishna is often cited as the supreme example of love for Godhead by Gaudiya Vaishnavas. Radha is considered to be the internal potency of Krishna, and is the supreme lover of Godhead. Her example of love is considered to be beyond the understanding of material realm as it surpasses any form of selfish love or lust that is visible in the material world. The reciprocal love between Radha (the supreme lover) and Krishna (God as the Supremely Loved) is the subject of many poetic compositions in India such as the Gita Govinda and Hari Bhakti Shuddhodhaya.

In the Bhakti tradition within Hinduism, it is believed that execution of devotional service to God leads to the development of Love for God (taiche bhakti-phale krsne prema upajaya), and as love for God increases in the heart, the more one becomes free from material contamination (krishna-prema asvada haile, bhava nasa paya). Being perfectly in love with God or Krishna makes one perfectly free from material contamination. and this is the ultimate way of salvation or liberation. In this tradition, salvation or liberation is considered inferior to love, and just an incidental by-product. Being absorbed in Love for God is considered to be the perfection of life.[62]

Political views

Free love

The term «free love» has been used[63] to describe a social movement that rejects marriage, which is seen as a form of social bondage. The free love movement’s initial goal was to separate the state from sexual matters such as marriage, birth control, and adultery. It claimed that such issues were the concern of the people involved, and no one else.[64]

Many people in the early 19th century believed that marriage was an important aspect of life to «fulfill earthly human happiness.» Middle-class Americans wanted the home to be a place of stability in an uncertain world. This mentality created a vision of strongly defined gender roles, which provoked the advancement of the free love movement as a contrast.[65]

Advocates of free love had two strong beliefs: opposition to the idea of forceful sexual activity in a relationship and advocacy for a woman to use her body in any way that she pleases.[66] These are also beliefs of feminism.[67]

Philosophical views

The philosophy of love is a field of social philosophy and ethics that attempts to explain the nature of love.[68] The philosophical investigation of love includes the tasks of distinguishing between the various kinds of personal love, asking if and how love is or can be justified, asking what the value of love is, and what impact love has on the autonomy of both the lover and the beloved.[67]

See also

  • Color wheel theory of love
  • Human bonding
  • Love at first sight
  • Love-in
  • Pair bond
  • Polyamory
  • Relationship science
  • Romance (love)
  • Self-love
  • Social connection
  • Traditional forms, Agape, Philia, Philautia, Storge, Eros: Greek terms for love

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Further reading

  • Bayer, A, ed. (2008). Art and love in Renaissance Italy. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

External links

  • History of Love, Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
  • Friendship at Curlie
  • Philanthropy at Curlie
  • Romance at Curlie

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