Love is a fascinating subject.

The sensation is often all-encompassing, particularly if you’ve fallen in love for the first time.

It’s possible for you to love someone without being in love with them.

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Navigating the waters of love, whether platonic or romantic, is a confusing experience sometimes.

So we’re here to help.

Let’s get started.

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This is usually a good indication of whether you’re in love in the first place.

If you might’t, you’re in love with them.

If it’s possible for you to, you only love them (viaBustle).

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One of the primary differences between love versus being in love is sexual attraction.

If you aren’t sexually attracted to someone, you’re generally not in love with them.

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