Friday, July 23, 2010

DISTINGUISH BETWEEN LOVE AND INFATUATION

A. Infatuation
1. Sees the other person as perfect
2. Wants to get own need fulfilled; selfish
3. Spends all the time with the other person
4. Quickly ‘falls’ for the other person
5. Other relations and friendships deteriorate
6. Dependence on other person
7. Jealousy frequently
8. Lasts for a short period of time
9. Distance strains and often puts and end to the relation
10. Quarrels are serious and common that damage the relation
B. Love
1. Sees the other person’s flaws and still loves them
2. Wants to serve the other person; selfless
3. Still spends time with others
4. Take time to build the relationship
5. Other relations and friendships grows stronger
6. Trust and understanding results innless severe and less frequent jealousy
7. Encompasses a long-term commitment
8. Survives and sometimes is strengthened because of distance
9. Quarrels are less serious and occur less often
10. Quarrels strengthen the relation

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