catra Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 hello! recently, i’ve been questioning my romantic identity (UGH i thought i figured this out). i know that not everyone defines love the same way and it’s kind of hard to explain, but i was hoping anyone could try to explain how it feels to them. their definition of love. thank you! Link to post Share on other sites
Hotarugarde von Bingen Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 As an aromantic person, I've only ever really felt platonic love. I sort of define that love as a deep appreciation and connection with a certain person. It's like a force that makes you want to spend time with a person. I love people in the same sort of way I might love a pet. Someone who I enjoy the presence of and enjoy being with. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I usually define it like: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_wheel_theory_of_love Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy Alien Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Warmth. Safe. Happy. Bubbly. Like you’re overflowing with goodness. Link to post Share on other sites
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dancingeologist Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Someone who I have a close emotional connection with who sees me for who I am and I see them for who they are without any judgement and we can be vunerable and share a life together. I would have a profound sense of loss if they were no longer in my life. I'm 37 and honestly still do not understand the difference between platonic and romantic love, maybe that in of itself means I'm aromatic, but I have certainly had people in my life who I've loved and wanted to share my life with. Link to post Share on other sites
nineGardens Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Two parts: A) trust. Absolute trust. The assumption that I should always give this person the benefit of the doubt, that if I am hurting, they will understand and not judge me for it, that they are trying to do good things and I should help them, and if we disagree on something they are competant enough that theres (at least) a 50:50 chance that I am wrong. "Oh love, could you and I with Fate conspire, to take ahold of this sorry scheme of things entire, To sunder it to Bits! and then.... remake it closer to the hearts desire." B) Not only is there a future where we take on the world together, but that future will be fun. Better than any alternative. Link to post Share on other sites
Homer Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Pain. Not the French kind of pain. Someone following you around stabbing your back all day pain. Link to post Share on other sites
Xstatic Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 15 hours ago, Phoenix the II said: I usually define it like: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_wheel_theory_of_love This was a really interesting read. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites
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