What is love? Love is...

For some people, love can be used to describe almost anything. OMG, I love this iced latte! This sweater is amazing, I love it. 

But, what about romantic relationships? 

For couples in long-term relationships, love means loyalty and commitment but for college students in the center of their first real relationship, love may feel messy and complicated.

It doesn't matter where you fall on the spectrum, whether your love life is blissful or nonexistent, it's clear that everyone has an opinion on love and what it means in a healthy relationship.

In the hopes of coming to a more collective understanding of love, we asked 10 people in different stages of their relationship to explain what love means to them. 

Here's what they had to say (their answers may surprise you).

For People That Are Not in a Relationship, Love is: 

Love is Security

"For me, love is the most secure feeling. Love is having a companion, best friend, lover, partner, sounding board, cheerleader, advisor, and cuddle buddy through every avenue in the journey of life."

– Ash D. 

Love is Indescribable

"Love is a sentiment not able to be characterized by words."

– Kurt S. 

Love is About Give-and-Take

"Completely opening up and sharing your feelings and life with them daily, that’s what constitutes a healthy relationship. But, it must be mutual. If a particular area is lacking on either side of the relationship, it makes it unideal and unhealthy."

– Dylan P.

Love is Respect

"To me, a healthy relationship is built on respect for one another. Each person understands the commitment they are making to the other person."

– Skylar M.

Love is Being In-Sync

"A healthy relationship could describe a plethora of different types of relationships, but the most important aspect of being in a relationship is being in-sync. Whether you both talk through every hour of your waking day, or whether you agree that you’re both busy and you’ll just talk on the phone at the end of every day, as long as you both are in agreement, that is what’s important."

– Zane P.

Love is Commitment

"The key to success in a healthy relationship with someone is actually the terrifying but necessary effort of commitment. Being there for someone is what a real relationship needs. When we neglect to put in the effort is when things don’t work out with someone that could have been perfect for us. If you put in that extra effort for someone that can reciprocate it, love can be the greatest feeling one can ever feel."

– Adam B.

For Couples That Have Been Together For One Year or More, Love is:

Love is Vulnerability

"Because love is scary, it's basically giving someone a map of all your flaws and imperfections and putting faith in them to not abuse that power. And that can be so beautiful; it makes you do the hardest thing a human could ever do, be vulnerable."

– Alex G.

Love is  "Growing Together"

"Things won't always be great. Your partner may do things that will make you angry, but if you are willing to not look at it as obstacles, but rather as opportunities for growth, then you are truly in love."

– Jared B.

Love is Knowing Your S.O.'s Love Language

"Loving better comes from knowing what makes the other person happy. For him its back scratches and hugs. For me, it's a verbal "I appreciate you" or "You look pretty."  No matter what it is, we've learned to love each other better because we know what makes each other happy, and we make the effort to find new ways to make each other happy."

– Vanessa S.

Love is Healthy Communication

"When I say communicate, I don’t mean text. I mean calling and Facetiming. From experience, text creates so many opportunities for misunderstanding, and ultimately, unnecessary conflicts and trust issues. So, if I have anything to say about healthy relationships, it is to trust and communicate."

– Vanessa S.

Love is Equality

"A healthy relationship, in my eyes, is when two people are equal in a relationship. We equally love, we equally respect, and we equally care."

– Amber H.

For Couples in Long-Term Relationships, Love is:

Love is Accepting their Flaws

"We're human beings, we're never going to be the same, but being patient and accepting each other's flaws is something that never stops us from growing with one another."

– Sasha M.

Love is Patience

"We aren't always going to agree. Testing each other's patience and still coming home to love, kindness, and respect is a feeling I never want to disappear."

– Preston N.

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Follow You Wherever You Go ~ Ashlee Simpson

FOLLOW YOU WHEREVER YOU GO LYRICS

[Verse 1]

Umm

I'm calling, there's no answer

You won't answer your phone (Ring-a-ling-a-ling)

Your cell keeps going to voicemail

While I wait here in the cold

Some call it stalking, but not me

Takes more than some handcuffs to stop me

I know sometimes it's rocky

But we'll still make it through

[Pre-Chorus]

You said you loved me (No, not really)

You told me so (No, not really)

You got a crazy to show it

But you know it's true

You know you love me (No, not really)

You care for me (No, not really)

If it's not love, then I must be psycho

And that's not so

[Chorus]

Hey, you

I know I got screws loose

Thanks to you

Well, I lost my marbles a long time ago

I'm just optimistic

A few apples short of a picnic

Do you see we're meant to be?

I'll just follow you wherever you go

[Verse 2]

Mr. Man said he got a different supermodel

Knocking outside his door (Knock, knock, knock)

He don't know that I got her tied up (Let me out!)

In the back of my Range Ro (Shut up!)

You know you want me

She's just in the way

I'll just tie her to the back and hit the highway

Full throttle, bye supermodel

Hit the bottle (Ahh!)

[Pre-Chorus]

He loves me (No, not really)

He told me so (No, not really)

He got a crazy way to show it

But you know it's true

You know you love me (No, not really)

You care for me (No, not really)

If it's not love then I must be psycho

(I know you're not calling me psycho, are you?)

[Chorus]

Hey, you

I know I got screws loose

Thanks to you

Well, I lost my marbles a long time ago

I'm just optimistic

A few apples short of a picnic

Do you see we're meant to be?

I'll just follow you wherever you go

[Bridge]

(She follows me wherever I go) [in background]

Hey!

"Hey you

I'm talking to you

Where you going boy?

Oh, you acting like you don't hear me now?

I thought what we had was real

My love, you know I told you, baby

You can't escape my love

Don't you know that?"

[Chorus]

Hey, you

I know I got screws loose

Thanks to you

I lost my marbles a long time ago

I'm just optimistic

A few apples short of a picnic

Do you see we're meant to be?

I'll just follow you wherever you go

[Outro]

Can't escape my love!

What Does This Song Mean To You?

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I love you. You... you complete me.

"I love you. You... you complete me."

This is a quote from the Tom Cruise's film Jerry Maguire that was written, produced and directed by Cameron Crowe. Each time when I hear or read this line I wonder why people say it. 

Young couples who tell what their vows are can also say: 

"I Love you because you made me feel complete..."

"Why do you want to get married?"

"I need her," he will say. "She makes me feel complete."

"Yeah, that's it," the bride-to-be echoes. "It's as if I wasn't a whole person until I met him."

One of the biggest signs of real love! When you feel complete with someone, it is truly one absolutely fantastic feeling to experience. Maybe they're a friend, maybe a class or work mate, maybe they're even someone we hardly know. No matter who it is, the point is that they have an effect on us that it's near impossible to explain. To help you out with that, I've been trawling the internet to share some quotes and stories with you.

I'm with you I feel so complete.

When I'm with you I act different. In a good way. I smile more and laugh more. I don't have to pretend everything is okay when it's really not. With you, I can drop the fake smile and put on a real one. I don't feel hurt and alone when I'm with you. Instead, I feel safe and loved. You're easy to talk to, and you listen to me. I don't have to worry about holding back with you. I don't feel self conscious. I don't ever feel insecure or sad. You show me that you really do care, and you're not just pretending.

With you, I'm happy. I know this probably wasn't meant for a friend but it is mostly true you make me feel complete and i really appreciate it!

"Having you in my life completes me." 

That amazing thing that happens when you have someone in your life that makes you feel complete.

I wish I could explain your eyes, and how the sound of your voice gives me butterflies. How your smile makes my heart skip a beat and how every time I'm with you I feel so complete.

We were made for each other, long long time ago... More and more, I understand why God has made us meet again in this life... I truly feel in my heart, that God will heal you through me... We belong together. You are meant to be whole and to be the person that you were always meant to be. We are meant to travel the world together: we are both free & kindred spirits with passion for life!

It only takes you to complete mine.

I didn't realize it at the time, but this is so true. I'm a much better person today than I was five years ago... and it's because of you. I see the world so much differently and have a more open mind. Because I love you in a different way than I've loved anyone else, I have explored areas in my mind that were previously examined. I like me better now.

Falling in love is not just butterflies in your stomach. It's feeling that this person was made for you, and before them, you were incomplete.

You know how when you're little you have a favorite blanket or stuffed animal? And you need it with you because it makes you feel safe and at that time it was the most important thing in the world to you? Well that's what you are to me, you're my safe place, you make me feel complete.

It takes millions of people to complete the world, but it only takes you to complete mine.

I love you with all of my heart, body and soul. You complete me. You make my life worth living. To have known you and to have loved you has been the most beautiful dream. I can only hope that I never wake up.

You will always be the miracle that makes my life complete.

I look at you and I'm home. I see nothing worse than to be without you because with you my soul feels complete, you are the other half of me and I love you. You are my home no matter where that is.

Thank you baby!! I so needed to know you were there! Sitting here alone & missing you like crazy!

I LOVE YOU... I DO... WITH ALL MY HEART...

For all my days... forever & always... snuggle close & let me hold you so tight baby!! You do make my life complete!! Went outside and told our moon how much I love you and miss you!

One day someone will walk into your life and show you why it never worked with anyone else.

Because of you, I laugh a little harder, cry a little less, and smile a lot more. You complete me and I am thankful for every day with you.

If you've someone in your life that completes you, then make sure you let her or him know about it!!

HOW to do it well?

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True Love Never Grows Old : 27 Old Couples

As far as I’m concerned, there are few things as adorable as sweet old couples. Think about it: how many times have you cracked a smile at a pair of cute old-timers holding hands in the street? If you’re anything like me, seeing love thrive for so long and endure the test of time is not only heart-warming, it’s inspirational. It makes me want to work that much harder on my own relationship so that one day my other half and I can one day too rock matching canes! Sweet old couples remind us that if you try hard enough, anything is possible—even epic love stories spanning generations. With that said, here are 27 lessons about love that we can learn from possibly the greatest relationship gurus out there!

1. Don’t forget the small touches

While grand, sweeping gestures are lovely every once in a while, it’s the little, frequent ones that will make your partner feel loved on a daily basis. A kiss hello or goodbye, a cup of tea while your other half is working to show them you care, a quick shoulder rub in front of the television, a single rose if you’re feeling particularly romantic, or simply offering to take the rubbish out for once. You may find these things insignificant, but the small things really do nurture relationships in time.

2. “Love is not a matter of counting the years, But making the years count.” (Michelle Amand)

3. Couples who laugh together stay together!

Sharing a giggle with the one you love has to be one of the most invigorating and bond-strengthening things ever, am I right? If you can’t quite get the laughs going on your own, why not pop a funny film on the television or watch a silly video on YouTube together? You’ll not only feel happier, but also closer to your partner.

4. Get physical

No, I don’t mean that (although that’s fantastic, too!)—but physical contact with your lover is crucial to keeping that feeling of intimacy going over the years. It doesn’t have to be massively awkward public displays of affection (no-one wants to be that couple, surely?) but a kiss on the forehead, a comforting stroke on the back of the neck, a massage or even holding hands will help you feel more connected to your partner. Give it a try!

5. Listen to each other

This may seem like Relationship 101, but it’s incredibly easy to fall off the bandwagon, even with the basics! Being available to listen to your partner when she or he is having a bad day, being there to share their personal victories or hearing them out in an argument instead of ignoring them and getting your say no matter what are simple steps you can take to help your couple thrive over time. Having said that…

6. “You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.” (Sam Keen)

7. Communicate, communicate, communicate!

No matter how close you are with your other half, most of the time, they won’t be able to magically sense when you’re upset unless you get your feelings out in the open. Don’t be afraid to let it all out and communicate with your partner: keeping your thoughts bottled up is a surefire way to build up resentment over the years, while sharing them will lead to a closer relationship.

8. Celebrate the good times together…

While this doesn’t have to involve jumping on beds together (although, why the heck not?!), there’s something to be said for sharing happy moments with your sweetheart! Bonding over something that brings you joy is exhilarating and will make you feel closer than ever. With that said…

9. …And support each other through the bad

When things go south, be there for each other. Just like sharing the good times will make you feel closer to one another, supporting each other through rough patches will make you feel like a team.

10. “Love is to love someone for who they are, who they were, and who they will be.” (Chris Moore)

11. Remember where you started

If you’re feeling a bit blah about your relationship (don’t beat yourself up, it happens!), cast your mind back to where it all began for you two! Think of happy moments and experiences you’ve shared, and remember why you fell in love in the first place. In fact, why not take this trip down memory lane with your other half? If you have photos (and a glass of wine), even better!

12. Love isn’t always easy (but it’s oh-so worth it)

These sweet old couples have been through thick and thin together; they’ve weathered their share of arguments. It can’t always have been easy, but then, neither life nor love are! Sticking together even through the rough patches is a test of character and of the strength of your love: if you can make it through the storm, there’s nothing that’ll get in your way!

13. Celebrate your love

You might not be into Valentine’s Day—no matter! Find little, cute ways to celebrate your relationship. It can be a card on that most romantic of days, it can be breakfast in bed in memory of the day you first met, or a glass of champagne together in the spot you shared your first kiss. It all comes down to showing each other how much you value your love!

14. “Love is what you’ve been through with somebody.” (James Thurber)

15. Date

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years and that these cute oldies will agree with, is the importance of dating. Even if you’ve been together for years and years, keeping a date night ritual once a week or twice a month is a lovely way to keep the romance going in your relationship! Try picking a different restaurant every month or so, go for long walks together or simply spending some quality time together, far from the madding crowd.

16. Remember that love is a long-lasting friendship

Sure, your other half is your love interest, but they’re also (or should be!) one of your closest friends. Be silly together! Be open with each other and support each other like friends would. Have fun together. Being friends as well as lovers will add another layer to your relationship. Nurture that—it’s invaluable.

17. Try something new together

Instead of settling down in front of the television for the nth night in the row, why not try something new and different together? It’s a brilliant way of bringing some spice to your relationship!

18. “Love is not who you can see yourself with. It is who you can’t see yourself without.” (Anonymous)

19. Sorry goes a long way

Sometimes, it feels like the hardest thing to say, but man, can that simple word work wonders! Try just saying “I’m sorry” next time you’re in a fight, even if you’re not necessarily in the wrong. What’s more important—being right or moving on from the problem?

20. Start a tradition

Whether it’s a picnic every Sunday afternoon, pancakes at the diner every Saturday or a trip to the theatre every third Wednesday of the month, start a fun tradition together! Don’t underestimate the value of having something to look forward to on a regular basis with your loved one: not only will it give you an excuse to spend time together (as if you needed it!), it’ll also become “your thing” and you’ll be one of those couples. (You know you want to.)

21. Love yourself, too

While showering your other half with love and affection is super important, don’t forget to show yourself some TLC, too! By loving yourself, you become able to love others more. It’s magic!

22. “For love is immortality.” (Emily Dickinson)

23. Surprise each other!

While having date nights and traditions is great (obviously, given that I just told you so!), there’s much to be said for spontaneity and surprising your partner every once in a while to bring a little spark back into the relationship! Unless your other half absolutely hates surprises, don’t hold back. Do something out of the ordinary every once in a while: swing by your sweetheart’s office at lunch for an impromptu bite together, have a bunch of roses delivered on a whim (a girl can only dream)… These surprises don’t necessarily have to be huge; even the smallest change to a routine can be delightful!

24. Fight right

There will be times when it’ll be tempting to lash out at your partner, using unkind words to hurt. Although satisfying in the heat of the moment, fighting unfairly—with harsh words and accusations—doesn’t help the situation. When you hit a snag in your relationship, try to keep your calm; listen to what your other half has to say and tell them how you feel, too. Communicate. Compromise. Try as best you can to not tear each other apart, because the more you do, the harder it’ll be to come back from.

25. Go on adventures together!

Much like trying something new together or starting a tradition will help cement your relationship and give it staying power, leaving your respective comfort zones and going on adventures together will keep that passion going! (While you’re at it, totally do what this couple’s doing and share a bike. Or a tandem! Or any other equally cute means of transportation!)

26. Choose kindness

Choose to forgive rather than begrudge. Choose to lend a helping hand rather than be cold out of anger. Be a shoulder to cry on, rather than the accusatory finger. Choose to embrace, rather than shun. Relationships take work, and forgiveness, and compromise. Choose kindness.

27. Remember: it gets better with age!

From: http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/these-27-old-couples-will-remind-you-what-love-all-about.html

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16 SMALL THINGS YOU CAN DO TO IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP...

Have you ever had a day when you're so furious, so consumed with boiling rage and frustration that you look at your partner and think 'why do I even bother?' On some level, whether at the mild or not so mild end of the spectrum, we've all been there. Relationships and love are the hardest work of all and those who tell you that it should be effortless, clearly have never been in one.

There are moments when I wonder why I'm dedicating so much of my youth to being with just one person, but then he'll make me laugh so hard my ribs hurt and I'll forget all about it. As with everything else in life, it'll go through some bad times, so, for when you need a little help, here are 17 small things you can do to improve your relationship...

1. Spoon As Often As Possible

Spooning is said to be one of the best things in the world, mostly by me. It makes you feel comforted, safe and a lot of the time can lead to a little morning nookie. More spooning for everyone, I say.

2. Watch A Funny Film/Book Together In Bed

Close the curtains, turn off the lights and surround yourselves with blankets, all while watching the funniest film you can find. Not only will some time in the dark curled up together do you some good as a couple, laughing together is a great cure for anything.

3. Cook Together

And by cook, I don't mean dialing your usual takeaway. Get some ingredients together, clean your kitchen, throw on some music and cook something simple and tasty together. It'll give you some time to reconnect and eat something delicious too.

4. Wear An Outfit That You Know They Love

Of course, you should always wear what you want and if your partner tries to influence that, then tell them to take a hike. But every once in a blue moon, coming out dressed in that dress you know he can't take his eyes off or those pants she tells you your bum looks good in is simply a nice thing to do for your other half.

5. Schedule In Some Wild Sex

"Sex should be spontaneous and wild", I hear you say. Well, that's not always achievable, sadly. What with college work, part time jobs and friends, finding the time to squeeze in some sex sessions can prove difficult. By scheduling in some sex, you know exactly you're going to be getting some action, which is actually pretty sexy when you think about it...

6. Hold Hands More

Holding hands makes us feel wanted, loved and more together as a couple. Holding hands on a night out, in bed or even on the bus can help to alleviate any imminent tension and make you connect instantly once again.

7. Give Them A Back Rub When They're Stressed

Stress is a terrible thing and the last thing you need to be doing when your other half is stressed, is to anger them even further. Get them to lie down and massage away their stresses and tension.

8. Occasionally, Talk After Sex Instead Of Just Falling Asleep

Yes, we know that sometimes sex is such a strenuous workout that all you want to do afterwards is nap, but sometimes, after doing the most intimate thing you can with your other half, lying together and talking is a way to get even closer. Try it.

9. And Every Once In A While, Go Along With Their Rants

There are times when a person just needs a good rant. A chance to get it all out of their system, whether it's about their friends, a boss or some annoying idiot not pulling their weight in a group project. Instead of trying to fix the problem, just let them rant and occasionally agree with them. That's all you need to do.

10. Surprise Them On A Tuesday Afternoon

The most depressing time of the week (after Monday morning, of course) meaning this is the perfect time to surprise them with a little gesture. It could be something as small as buying them chocolate or sending them links to things you could both do together. Use your imagination.

11. Bring Them Coffee In Bed On A Saturday Morning

Because that makes you a great person and you'll never know when they could return the favor.

12. Text Them An 'I love you' Every Now And Then

Hearing it in person is important, yes, but there's nothing like checking the time on your phone and remembering that you're loved.

13. Plan A Weekend Of Nothingness With Them

It'll give you time to reboot, reconnect and have lots of sex, which are all necessary for a healthy and happy relationship. If you can do this somewhere different, even better.

14. Make A Pact To Use Your Phones Less Around One Another

Because it's not just really bad manners, it's also really bad for you as a couple. It can make you feel resented and ignored. Put the electronic devices away and just talk to one another.

15. Ask About Their Family And Friends From Time To Time

This shows that you care about not just them, but the people in their lives too. It shows selflessness and compassion. Plus, you know you love it when they ask you the same thing.

16. Come Up With A 'Save Me Now' Signal

To be used in situations where one of you is stuck talking to some bore at a party, awkward family moments or the times when you run into someone you don't like. A three blinks, one cough kind of thing should do the trick.

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