Love vs. Infatuation
Building Blocks of Love Being Attracted to him/her Being Excited to see and be with him/her Feeling at ease with each other Being friends first Sharing happy experiences
Building Blocks of Love Respecting their values and integrity Understanding and respecting their feelings Recognizing and appreciating things they do for you Taking pride in their accomplishments Being concerned for their happiness
Building Blocks of Love Being concerned for their safety Showing admiration for talents/personality Desiring to make them happy Hoping for a future together LOVE
3 Components of Relationships Commitment Intimacy Passion
3 Components of Relationships Intimacy – being close to someone & sharing personal things (feelings, ideas, hopes, desires, etc.) Passion – strong emotional feelings that move you to express things verbally & physically Commitment – pledging yourself to another person; promising to be true & faithful
Love vs. Infatuation