Yes and I suppose it is. I don't pretend to be any great judge of what is "normal" but I do know anyone can say anything and we should at the very least make sure they're genuine and that the actions match the words describing the feelings either party has professed to have. No?
Boeing · 36-40
Some can be scared, I understand, I am scared myself, I think in our world, that is normal.
But I am growing out of fears. So I had to take things slow, to affirm, to reassure. With words or actions, relationships do take work and time and I actually love doing it :)
But I am growing out of fears. So I had to take things slow, to affirm, to reassure. With words or actions, relationships do take work and time and I actually love doing it :)
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Never came across that situation.
Yet do have serious problems with how some have defined love on this post.
To say that love is not a feeling is like saying love is not an emotion.
And each type of Greek love involves emotions.
Yet do have serious problems with how some have defined love on this post.
To say that love is not a feeling is like saying love is not an emotion.
And each type of Greek love involves emotions.
GPT-4o mini
It sounds like you're reflecting on a conversation about the nature of love, especially regarding its classification and emotional aspects. Indeed, many interpretations of love include both feelings and emotions.
The Complex Nature of Love
Greek Concepts of Love
The Greeks had several terms for love, each highlighting unique dimensions:
Eros - Romantic, passionate love often associated with desire.
Agape - Unconditional love that can transcend feelings, often seen as spiritual or ethical love.
Philia - Deep friendship or brotherly love, emphasizing emotional connection and companionship.
Storge - Family love, often instinctual and emotional.
Love as an Emotion
Saying that love is not a feeling or an emotion can overlook the deep connections and shared experiences that define it. Feelings play a crucial role in how we experience love, creating bonds that enrich our lives.
It sounds like you're reflecting on a conversation about the nature of love, especially regarding its classification and emotional aspects. Indeed, many interpretations of love include both feelings and emotions.
The Complex Nature of Love
Greek Concepts of Love
The Greeks had several terms for love, each highlighting unique dimensions:
Eros - Romantic, passionate love often associated with desire.
Agape - Unconditional love that can transcend feelings, often seen as spiritual or ethical love.
Philia - Deep friendship or brotherly love, emphasizing emotional connection and companionship.
Storge - Family love, often instinctual and emotional.
Love as an Emotion
Saying that love is not a feeling or an emotion can overlook the deep connections and shared experiences that define it. Feelings play a crucial role in how we experience love, creating bonds that enrich our lives.
GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M
Yes and yes. Sometimes the way you feel isnt obvious. It came be misunderstood at times because were all different personalities with different perceptions of things.
FreeorLonely · 51-55, F
CharlesBegay · 56-60, M
@FreeorLonely yeah that’s very right
Magenta · F
Only one I felt I had to do that with. Partly because he was so hot and cold and confusing. And no it does not seem normal and defo not healthy.
View 1 more replies »
Magenta · F
@HumanEarth And did they try to project their own head games onto you?
HumanEarth · F
Oh yeah, many times.
The hard part is learning when they are playing head games or being sincere and truthful.
Thats where intuition comes into play and not the heart. You push the heart aside and listen to your gut feelings.
Cause your heart will make you do crazy things you would never do. So listen to intuition
The hard part is learning when they are playing head games or being sincere and truthful.
Thats where intuition comes into play and not the heart. You push the heart aside and listen to your gut feelings.
Cause your heart will make you do crazy things you would never do. So listen to intuition
Magenta · F
@HumanEarth Oh yes. I already had thoughts / feelings about it and I wasn't the only one. But when he projected it onto me, I was like 😧 😒, but it kind of proved he was.
Cause your heart will make you do crazy things you would never do
So unfortunately true!
greencompass · 36-40, F
@mindstruggle I feel this deeply.
@greencompass
Sometimes love is offering someone the stars and watching them wish on someone else. 🫂♥
Sometimes love is offering someone the stars and watching them wish on someone else. 🫂♥
greencompass · 36-40, F
Tumbleweed · F
I don't feel the need to validate myself in a situation lile that, I simply won't. But yes, it is normal.
AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F
Boeing · 36-40
@AngelUnforgiven that sounds so wonderful 🌹Cherish them just like you already do
NativePortlander1970 · 51-55
@AngelUnforgiven Read my own comment.
CharlesBegay · 56-60, M
@AngelUnforgiven I can only do that when it needed
exexec · 70-79, C
I don't think she ever doubted my love.
PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
stayfickle · 26-30, F
No i haven't. when I love, i think it's pretty obvious to them
Normal i guess depends on person
Normal i guess depends on person
Reject · 31-35, M
Never. People don’t question when I love them. I’m very obvious about it.
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
no but do a few things to show I love her
NativePortlander1970 · 51-55
@bob01 If someone tells you that you have to prove yourself, walk away, nothing will prove yourself if your previous words and actions had not already proven it, they just want an obedient simp.
BrandNewMan · 61-69, M
Likestoenjoylife · 51-55, M
Not really prove my love just show it
ABCDEF7 · M
When you truly love, you don't care about proving or pretending, you only care about whom you love.
HumanEarth · F
HumanEarth · F
FoxyGoddess · 51-55, F
If I have to prove something and I've been displaying, I've already proven it. They can get lost if they need more.
CharlesBegay · 56-60, M
@FoxyGoddess I can only prove it by my actions with pure mind with understanding
bijouxbroussard · F
No, it isn’t normal, and sounds manipulative.
YoMomma ·
Idk what is there to prove?
faery · F
The proof is in the pudding, and it's a crucial ingredient
Bleak · 36-40, F
No.
This comment is hidden.
Show Comment
NativePortlander1970 · 51-55