Is this love?

Question

I'm Muslim. And Pakistani. So it's completely acceptable to marry my cousins. ( Just needed to clear that up).
I have had an odd relationship with most of my family back home in Pakistan. My family does not get along with them because of "principles" and whatnot.
Well, we FINALLY started meeting one of my aunts after 18 yrs and last year, they invited us to my cousin's wedding. We went.
I had never met these cousins in my life, and as soon as I got out of the car, I noticed a cute boy who came out to greet us (I had NO idea at the time who this boy was...It was actually my cousin). And as the evening wore on, I realized that I was crushing on him.
We ended up staying at their house for a week after the wedding. And I just kept falling for him (by then I had realized that it was my cousin). He wasn't like my other cousins, who had all fallen in love with me and acted horribely towards me. This boy respected me.

One night at a restaurant, these boys were harassing me. My cousin came and saved me. I think I TOTALLY fell for him then.
Anyway, we came back to America. I felt bad because I had given him my family email address only (because of my past experiences w/ family), so I emailed him from my personal email and asked him how he was and everything. It was totally innocent. But after a while, things started getting strange. And then he told me that he loved me. We talked to each other, but I felt like I was sinning and going against my parents so I called it off.
Now I feel terrible. I miss him sooo much (it's his sister's wedding next week and I was supposed to go). I don't know what to do or even how I feel.
He's asked me numerous times whether I love him, but I always tell him that I'm confused. I have never believed in love before marraige, as I'm super traditional, but this is the weirdest thing that's EVER happened to me.
Any suggestions on what I should do? Should I talk to him?

He's 22, studying to be a lawyer.

I pretty much got fed up of him being insecure about himself. He thought I was really really hot (I'm not), but it got to the point where it got annoying. He would go through my facebook conversations, try to restrict me from talking to my friends and stuff.
But I can't forget him. This wierd feeling comes over every once in a while and I think I'm in love.
Eh, I hate this.

Answer 1

do yourself a favor... do not restrict your heart. let it feel what it feels. it is definitely LOVE. check all the pros and cons. but it is all about what the heart feels. I hope for the best for you.

Answer 2

Hi,

hey if you know someone who is single let me know. i am
soo looking for love. i am from california. i think you should
go for him. speak from your heart. tell him what you want and
go for it. no matter who says what. if you can help me that
would be great.

jr93657

Answer 3

By all means, marry him!

Answer 4

if you ask if it is love...then it is not love....