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| Infatuation vs. Love |
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| TRUE LOVE 101: What does it take to be that significant other? | |||||||||||
| Infatuation * Sees the other person as perfect * Wants to get own needs met; selfish * Spends all time with the other person * Quickly "falls" for the other person * Other relationships and friendships deteriorate * Dependence on the other person causes * Jealousy frequently * Lasts for a short period of time * Distance strains and often puts an end to the relationship * Quarrels are serious and common * Quarrels can seriously damage the relationship |
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| Love * Sees the other person's flaws and still loves them * Wants to serve the other person; selfless * Still spends time with others * Takes time to build the relationship * Other relationships and friendships grow stronger * Trust and understanding results in less severe and less frequent jealousy * Encompasses a long-term commitment * Survives and sometimes is strengthened because of distance * Quarrels are less serious and less often * Quarrels can strengthen the relationship |
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