Love is patient and kind;
Love does not envy or boast;
It is not arrogant or rude.
It does not insist on its own way;
It is not irritable or resentful;
It does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.
1 Corinthians 13:4–8a (ESV)
How do I know if he/she loves me? How do I know if I love myself? How do I know if I love others?
According to marriage.com (stay with me friend), there are 15 ways to know if it’s healthy love and we all deserve a healthy relationship.
- Eternal and Easy Attraction-When we are in love with somebody, we find them adorable and affectionate towards them in every way possible. We never need to “attempt” to fasten things up. Everything appears to be fun and easy, just the way it is.
- Mutual respect-Regard for one another is the most significant factor in supporting genuine love.
- Acknowledgement-When pondering how love works, we usually acknowledge the individual for their attributes. In the initial stages, every person is less panicky about their partner’s flaws. It opens our points of view, and we see and learn things we wouldn’t have generally experienced. Real love changes us and how we think. It blends all distinctions. There is no judgment, and we become open to suggestions and show more tolerance.
- Compassion
- Trust
- Mending–Love mends and expels fear. It develops a sense of security.For people, this is one of the signs of true love from a partner. We feel settled and comfortable with our friends and family anywhere we are.
- Cooperation
- Friendship
- Security
- Gentleness– Love is not harsh in any way. It is gentle and will allow you and your partner to be gentle with each other. Even if you are in a fight, you should be able to help them with chores or complete a task together calmly and gently. In other words, no matter what happens in your relationship, when you have true love, you can be gentle with each other when the situation demands it. If you want to scream and yell at your partner, reflect on what is bothering you and see if you can come to some resolution.
- Growth
- Honesty
- Courage
- Equality
- Happiness -Love attributes can lead to happiness and a sense of comfort between you and your partner. This may also help you improve your health, help you get through hard times and sicknesses, and it could even play a role in your longevity.
You can read in detail and in its totality here: https://www.marriage.com/advice/love/characteristics-of-real-love/
Tell me what you think about this list!
~Nikki
Nikki's Confetti Life 