how do u know if ur in love? is there a differece between being in love and loving someone? i need to know b/c i think that i love this one guy but im not so sure anymore... could anyone give me some advice on love and dating? thanx... ill rate high!!!!

First of all, anyone that answers this question is answering from opinion. Yes, I am also answering from opinion. I say this because "love" has so many meanings to it, and it depends on how strong you believe in the word.

Loving someone is quite different. Loving someone can mean ANYTHING. You can love someone romantically, or you can love someone as a friend, or role model, or family member, etc. When you're "in love" it does depend on how you're using it. If you say you love your mom, or family members of course you're "in love". But most commonly, "in love" is only used for a "lover" or someone you're having a "relationship" with.

This is all opinion, so you don't have to agree with me, but I'll just give you a piece of my mind. Love is when you love that person no matter what. You can't suddenly "fall out of love" with that person. You shouldn't just like this person just because of their looks or something treated as an object. This person does NOT make you insecure or self-conscious, they should make you LESS insecure and self-conscious. They should make you feel GOOD about yourself. Not only this, but you should do the SAME for them as well. It's a you get and you give relationship. Think about WHY you love this person. Are they good reasons? It helps to look into the future. Is this guy HUSBAND material? If the answer is no, don't bother wasting your time on someone you can't see yourself with.

Dating is about experiencing new things, trying things out, bonding with someone, and finding what you need and want. You don't have to be confined to one person forever, you are free to date people to find your soul mate.