New relationships are exciting and filled with lots of emotion. With all of these new feelings, how do you determine if it is love or infatuation? Check out the differences below:
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The Fairy Tale - Infatuation
- Fall into it suddenly
- Wants sex or physical intimacy now
- Emotional ups and downs
- Emphasizes physical apperance
- Has an idealized image of the other person
- Avoids problems or confrontation
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The Real Thing - Love
- Grows with time
- Willing to wait for sex or physical intimacy
- Consistent emotions
- Emphasizes character
- Has a realistic view of the other person's strengths and weaknesses
- Works through problems
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