Is it lust, love, or none of the above?
Verywell / Nusha Ashjaee
Wondering if your feelings for your partner could be love?
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Honestly, a lot.
Love is an important part of the human experience.
There are tons of different ways to love people.
In the past, romantic love was mainly discussed by writers and centered in many well-known love stories.
It might be a little of both.
Turns out, love can also have an impact on our mental and physical health.
Loving relationships withhealthy attachmentcan lower our risk of heart disease, depression, stress, and even diabetes.
Who Is This Love Test For?
Each question relates to feelings associated with love.
Being in love involves seeing the imperfections in your partner and still accepting them.
Whereas non-romantic love is centered on the positive things you gain or aspects of them you enjoy.
Is This Love Test Legit?
To put it simply, yes!
How Do I Know I’m in Love?
Although researchers have identified common emotions associated with love, the feelings of love aren’t exactly one-size-fits-all.
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