Love vs. Infatuation

Building Blocks of Love
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Being Attracted to him/her
Being Excited to see and be with him/her
Feeling at ease with each other
Being friends first
Sharing happy experiences

Building Blocks of Love
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Respecting their values and integrity
Understanding and respecting their feelings
Recognizing and appreciating things they do for you
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Taking pride in their accomplishments
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Being concerned for their happiness

Building Blocks of Love
11. Being concerned for their safety
12. Showing admiration for talents/personality
13. Desiring to make them happy
14. Hoping for a future together
15. LOVE

3 Components of
Relationships
Commitment
Intimacy
Passion

3 Components of
Relationships
 Intimacy – being close to someone & sharing personal things (feelings, ideas, hopes, desires, etc.)
 Passion – strong emotional feelings that move you to express things verbally & physically
 Commitment – pledging yourself to another person; promising to be true & faithful

Love vs. Infatuation