How to Differentiate Between Love and Friendship
Rate the intensity of your feelings., Notice physical reactions., Compare this relationship to others.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Rate the intensity of your feelings.
Spend some time thinking about how powerful your emotions are.
You can feel many of the same things for both a friend and lover, but the degree to which you feel these things is often an indication of whether or not you love someone.
In general, the more intensely you feel about a certain person, the more likely you are experiencing love.
For example, you might feel chemistry with your friend because you both laugh at the same jokes and have an easy time talking to each other.
When you love someone these feelings are more intense.
You might feel giddy or excited. -
Step 2: Notice physical reactions.
Your body can help you determine whether you’re in love.
Your heart beat might become more rapid, you might feel like you have butterflies in your stomach, or you might become nervous and flustered.
You will most likely not experience physical changes like this when you’re dealing with friendship.
When you meet up with a friend, you are probably excited.
However, you probably won’t experience any major physical changes when you see them or give them a hug.
With someone you love, you may experience physical changes you can’t control.
Your palms may sweat, your voice might become shaky, or your heartbeat could increase., Think about how a certain relationship compares to the other friendships in your life.
You probably have lots of friends, but you only feel love for one person.
If you love someone, their relationship may be more important to you than the other people in your life.
You may also feel a more intense connection to this person. -
Step 3: Compare this relationship to others.
Detailed Guide
Spend some time thinking about how powerful your emotions are.
You can feel many of the same things for both a friend and lover, but the degree to which you feel these things is often an indication of whether or not you love someone.
In general, the more intensely you feel about a certain person, the more likely you are experiencing love.
For example, you might feel chemistry with your friend because you both laugh at the same jokes and have an easy time talking to each other.
When you love someone these feelings are more intense.
You might feel giddy or excited.
Your body can help you determine whether you’re in love.
Your heart beat might become more rapid, you might feel like you have butterflies in your stomach, or you might become nervous and flustered.
You will most likely not experience physical changes like this when you’re dealing with friendship.
When you meet up with a friend, you are probably excited.
However, you probably won’t experience any major physical changes when you see them or give them a hug.
With someone you love, you may experience physical changes you can’t control.
Your palms may sweat, your voice might become shaky, or your heartbeat could increase., Think about how a certain relationship compares to the other friendships in your life.
You probably have lots of friends, but you only feel love for one person.
If you love someone, their relationship may be more important to you than the other people in your life.
You may also feel a more intense connection to this person.
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