a part of me will always be with you
hannah grace lane's 5 Stages of Love:
stage 1) lust.... this is the stage where you can't get enough of each other, you love the way the other smells, looks, feels, you want to spend every waking moment together, you can't stop thinking, touching, kissing etc .
stage 2) like.... this is the stage where you truly start to get to know each other for more than just gorgeous, or perfect, or amazing. you begin to see that this outward attraction you have for one another has become much, much more. you now respect the other person for who they are, and your conversations become more than just gazing into each other's eyes.
stage 3) care.... this is the stage where you start to realize that the other person is truly enriching your life, in a way more than just being an amazing kisser, or having amazing conversations . you accept them, for their faults, for their strong points, for everything that they are or want to be.
stage 4) love.... this is the stage where you don't have to make out, or even hang out, to have a connection. you begin to get comfortable with the other person- that is to stay, you don't feel weird saying you have to go to the bathroom or something in front of them. you don't even think about what life would be like without them. you get over having to act cool or whatever. you can both just be you. this is the stage of "us". the almighty word of love.
stage 5) in love....this is the stage where you begin to understand that you cannot live without the other person, they are your other half, etc. this is the stage in which many aspire to be, because this is what makes the world go around. this is the stage in which one member of the relatiosnhiop may say to the other, "you complete me" (and mean it)
so there you have it, folks. my theory on love. agree or disagree, that's up to you. but maybe this will help you (and me) define your relationship(s). sigh....why is love so god damned confusing?