or is there a difference
2006-06-12 04:14:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
loving some one is that you really cease to exist for yourself and enjoy the love-bond like a prayer.It is true at every level of love where relative values do not exist.In love with some one is of lesser impact or provides a feeling of manifestation that is two sided.Loving some one means you are committed to love without expectations and your love is pure and pious.
2006-06-12 05:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Raj 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
There is a HUGE difference. You can love someone or something-you feel fondness for them/it, or you don't want to see them hurt or upset.
Being IN LOVE is totally different. You still love them in the sense above, but it goes above and beyond-it's a can't eat can't sleep over the wall ballpark kind of feeling, like Kirstie Alley said in some kid's movie I don't remember the name of.
2006-06-12 11:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by curiositycat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Robert Sternberg's research, "Love" is an emotion consisting of three components: intimacy, passion & committment.
Intimacy, the feeling close and connected to someone (developed through sharing and very good communications over time). Intimacy is what makes you want to share and offer emotional and material support to each other.
-Intimacy alone is Liking (true friendship without passion or long-term commitment)
Passion, the feeling physically aroused and attracted to someone. Passion is what makes you feel "in love" and is the feeling most associated with love. It also rises quickly and strongly influences and biases your judgment.
-Passion alone is Infatuation (passionate, obsessive love at first sight without intimacy or commitment)
Commitment, pledging to your self and each other to strengthen the feelings of love and to actively maintain the relationship. Commitment is what makes you want to be serious, have a serious relationship and promise to be there for the other person if things get tough.
-Commitment alone is Empty Love (decision to love another without intimacy or passion)
Romantic Love: Intimacy & Passion, no Commitment
-Lovers physically and emotionally attracted to each other but without commitment
-“As in a summer romance”
Companionate Love: Intimacy & Commitment, but no Passion
-Long-term committed friendships or a marriage in which the passion has faded
-I love you but I’m not IN love with you
Fatuous Love: Passion & Commitment, but no Intimacy
-Commitment based on passion with without time for intimacy to develop
-Shallow relationship such as a whirlwind courtship
Consummate Love: A complete love consisting of all three components
2006-06-13 22:32:09 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loving someone is loving your parents, siblings, grandparents, good friends. Being in love is more passionate, makes you want to settle down, like that. Hope this helps your dilema.
2006-06-12 11:19:15 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In love is 90% sexual and 10% psychical
To love is 10% sexual and 90% psychical
Of course the numbers are not exactly.
2006-06-12 11:40:48 · answer #5 · answered by Thermo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋