Candlelight dinners, bouquets of roses, wild passionate bouts of sex, whispering sweet nothings in each other’s ears….this is what often comes to mind when most people think of true love. But while all these things are definitely symbolic of love and romance, they do not necessarily constitute genuine, true love. While everyone has his or her own definition of what true love really is, I believe there are 3 essential elements that must be present in any romantic relationship in order for true love to exist.
1. Connection on ALL levels
True love means that you and your partner share a deep, lasting physical, emotional, and spiritual connection. Both of you bring out the best in each other.
You both feel a strong physical attraction towards each other. There is no shortage of passion and chemistry when you’re together!
Both of you feel comfortable sharing your innermost needs, feelings, fears, and dreams with each other without fear of rejection or ridicule.
You’re committed to learning and growing together, both as a couple and as individuals. You and he enjoy trying new things and sharing new experiences. You inspire your partner to pursue his goals and dreams and he does the same for you. Regardless of whether you succeed or fail, you always have each other’s backs.
2. You both “get” each other
You and your partner have similar core values and relationship goals. Your lives are in sync and you’re both on the same page about where your relationship is headed.
You know and understand each other so well that you practically complete each other’s sentences. Each of you instinctively “gets” what the other is saying. However, that’s not to say that the two of you never disagree about anything. All it means is that when you do have a disagreement, you manage to work things out or simply just agree to disagree. You’re both deeply committed to each other and to making the relationship work.
3. You’re there for each other, no matter what
It’s easy to be there for each other when times are good. But when challenges arise and hardship strikes, that’s when relationships are put to the test. This can include illness, family problems, financial difficulties, job loss, and so on.
Whatever it is that you and he may be going through, a relationship based on true love will always stay the course. A man who truly loves you will support and stand by you, no matter what obstacles you may be facing. He will not disappear, abandon you, or flake out on you. You can count on him thick and thin, through good times and bad. True love truly stands the test of time!
So that’s what I consider true love to be. Now, I’d like to hear what true love means for you. Have you ever experienced it? If so, how did you know it was true love? Feel free to leave your comments and share your stories below.
True love means that you and your partner share a deep, lasting physical, emotional, and spiritual connection. Both of you bring out the best in each other.
You both feel a strong physical attraction towards each other. There is no shortage of passion and chemistry when you’re together!
Both of you feel comfortable sharing your innermost needs, feelings, fears, and dreams with each other without fear of rejection or ridicule.
You’re committed to learning and growing together, both as a couple and as individuals. You and he enjoy trying new things and sharing new experiences. You inspire your partner to pursue his goals and dreams and he does the same for you. Regardless of whether you succeed or fail, you always have each other’s backs.
2. You both “get” each other
You and your partner have similar core values and relationship goals. Your lives are in sync and you’re both on the same page about where your relationship is headed.
You know and understand each other so well that you practically complete each other’s sentences. Each of you instinctively “gets” what the other is saying. However, that’s not to say that the two of you never disagree about anything. All it means is that when you do have a disagreement, you manage to work things out or simply just agree to disagree. You’re both deeply committed to each other and to making the relationship work.
3. You’re there for each other, no matter what
It’s easy to be there for each other when times are good. But when challenges arise and hardship strikes, that’s when relationships are put to the test. This can include illness, family problems, financial difficulties, job loss, and so on.
Whatever it is that you and he may be going through, a relationship based on true love will always stay the course. A man who truly loves you will support and stand by you, no matter what obstacles you may be facing. He will not disappear, abandon you, or flake out on you. You can count on him thick and thin, through good times and bad. True love truly stands the test of time!
So that’s what I consider true love to be. Now, I’d like to hear what true love means for you. Have you ever experienced it? If so, how did you know it was true love? Feel free to leave your comments and share your stories below.