Infatuation vs. Love

Infatuation is the initial attraction and intense desire for the other person. Infatuation sometimes feels like love and looks a lot like what is portrayed in many movies, books and fairytales. If you are infatuated you may be:
-nervous
-anxious
-jealous
-convinced that you can't live without the other person
-unable to see the person for who they really are because in your eyes they are perfect

Infatuation is usually temporary and eventually fades.

Love usually lasts longer and goes deeper than the strong sexual feelings related to infatuation. This doesn't mean that you don't feel sexual desire for someone that you love - it just means that you will usually feel more than just the initial excitement of physical arousal. If you love someone you:
-see the person for who they really are
-accept their good and bad qualities
-respect their opinions
-share similar values and beliefs
-trust that they love you even when they're far away