I've been with my boyfriend for over a year, our first year has been great, up to recently I've been feeling really different, like I've been having loss of appetite and feel lonely without him. When he goes to work all I can do is think about him. I felt this way before but now its much stronger. there are like side effects now. I thought I was in love before, but could it really be happening now? We been living together now for 8 months. What are these feelings? Please answer if you can.
2006-12-01 07:58:10 · 12 answers · asked by emc_reg 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I went through this, too. It's like you are in love when you're just dating, but after that it develops into something more and stronger. You start having a life together, instead of just having a life with the person in it. That is real love, the kind of thing that develops into a life long relationship. Congrats on your good feelings!!
2006-12-01 08:01:22 · answer #1 · answered by elvenfaerieenigma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is said that there are 5 stages of love: attraction, romance, passion, intimacy and commitment. Psychologically speaking there exists 7 forms of love. Psychologist Robert Sternberg is the author of this theory. The triangular theory of love characterizes love in an interpersonal relationship on three different scales: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Different stages and types of love can be explained as different combinations of these three elements; for example, the relative emphasis of each component changes over time as an adult romantic relationship develops. A relationship based on a single element is less likely to survive than one based on two or more.
Here are the 7 types:
1.Liking or friendship: intimacy
2.Infatuation: passion
3.Empty love: commitment
4.Romantic love: intimacy and passion
5.Companionate love: intimacy and commitment
6.Fatuous love: passion and commitment
7.Consummate love: intimacy+passion+commitment
Now intimacy here refers to the sharing of thoughts and emotions, and personal information.
It is possible that you feel the way that you do because your relationship is growing and the love you now feel is deeper and more meaningful. All psychology a side, it is great that you have found a person with whom you share such feelings. Remember though that you are both individuals and need your alone time. It's ok to miss him, just don't let that consume you. Good luck!
2006-12-01 08:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by NamGem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you may be more in love with him now, though these symptoms may mean other things too...such as the loss of appetite and such...when I was pregnant with my first, I felt the same way. I'm not suggesting you are pregnant, just that you may want to take a closer look at your life and see if there are any other medical changes and then maybe see a doctor.
2006-12-01 08:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by Angela D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but this sure is an annoying question.
I’m sure that this question been asked and answered like 500 times already? Why do we have to endure reading these repetitive recycled moronic questions? Is there some contest going on to see how many times the Answers community can ask the same idiotic question?
2006-12-01 07:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by drsteve362005 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i would say that u falling in a deep love with him and even though u were in love with him before the more time that goes by then the more your going to love someone.
p.s. steve36 shut ur dumb *** mouth, i bet 100$ you don't have a girlfriend
2006-12-01 08:02:57 · answer #5 · answered by 49er fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like "Love" to me!. These fellings never have to end,as long as you and him keep on doing whatever it is your doing,that's making both of you happy!. Don't let others come between what you have,and your love will last a lifetime.
Good Luck to both of you! (Love: Squeakers)
2006-12-01 08:03:46 · answer #6 · answered by Squeakers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Loving someone is different than being completely headoverheels in love and it sound like your truely in love my dear. Congrats! It's amazing isn't it? I hope to feel it again one day.
2006-12-01 08:18:36 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well pardon her, dr steve... incase u didnt know, being in love is an awesome feeling, and who doesnt want to talk about it when they 1st fall in love???
id say ur in love <3 good luck and have fun!!!!
2006-12-01 08:02:50 · answer #8 · answered by annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah it can and is. i feel in love with a guy in about 9 mnths.
2006-12-01 08:00:38 · answer #9 · answered by smileygirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
youre in love...me too. It feels amazing doesnt it?
2006-12-01 08:02:11 · answer #10 · answered by georgiabelle87 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋