Many people these days confuse “love” and “Infatuation”. It is for this reason that many relationships don’t last. Here is the list of some of the differences: INFATUATION -Sees the other person as perfect -Wants to get own needs met; selfish -spends all time with the other person -Quickly “falls” for the other person -Other relationships and friendships deteriorate -Dependence on the other person causes jealousy frequently -Lasts for a short period of time -Distance strains and often puts an end to the relationship -Quarrels are serious and common -Quarrels can seriously damage the relationship LOVE -Sees the other person’s flaws and still loves them -Wants to serve the other person; selfless -Still spends time with others -Takes time to build the relationship -Other relationships and friendships grow stronger -Trust and understanding results in less severe and less frequent jealousy -Encompasses a long-term commitment -Survives and sometimes is strengthened because of distance -Quarrels are less serious and less often -Quarrels can strengthen the relationship Infatuation can be so tempting. But the question is, do I want a lasting, satisfying relationship? If so, infatuation isn’t the answer. Look at your relationships through the grid above. Infatuation isn’t a bad thing, as long as we don’t base a relationship on
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 01:34:06 +0000
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