Some people say, "I LOVE her but I wasn't IN LOVE with her.." .. okay so I know I'm not the only one who has heard this or even said this themselves... so umm.. what does that mean exactly??
Definition of "In Love" {used as a idioms} - infused with or feeling deep affection or passion; feeling deep affection or passion for (a person, idea, occupation, etc.); enamored of
Definition of "Love" {used as a verb w/ a subject} - to have a profoundly tender, passionate affection for (another person)
So.. umm..
If you LOVE someone you have a profoundly passionate affection for that person ... if you are IN LOVE with someone you feel a deep passionate affection for that person ..
So the only difference is profound or deep affection????
So me being the NERD that I am took a step further and looked up exactly what profound and deep mean..
Profound {adj} - showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
Deep (adj) - relatively deep or strong
So to me... and correct me if I'm wrong... I'd rather have someone LOVE me with intellectual penetration and emotional depth ... then someone IN LOVE with me relatively deep... .. right???
Did I lose anyone? ... yea.. I know... LOL
In other words... we have been saying it completely WRONG
I'm now changing the saying to "I was IN LOVE with her but I didn't LOVE her.." ..LOL..
"What is Love?" - Vivian Green
You are adored, I adore you.. I "LOVE" the way you think. I had never really thought of the literal aspect of the terms. You have converted me.lol. Really love it! That is using your head. You are sharp!!!! Please, just stay being you. I will continue to be a fan.... God Bless
ReplyDeleteI think it is possible to LOVE and not be IN LOVE. i can say i have felt it. I have also had love for somebody,but not be in love. i can say that i have only been IN LOVE once and it surpasses the feeling of just Love or just HAVING love.
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