what is LOVE?
It's only the best four-letter word in the English language! Whether you've found it or you aren't sure if your feelings are the real deal,here's everything you need to know.




There's a reason why people describe love as being "head over heels": You feel like you're completely turned upside down. There's the physical stuff--your cheeks getting hot, the flutters in your stomach. And then there's the mental madness--you feel like you're losing your mind because all you can think about is the way he smells, how good it feels when he puts his arm around you, or the cute litttle dimple he gets when he smiles.
When you're with him, there's no other place you'd rather be; when you're not, you can barely wait until you see him again. Love is a total high--better than eating CHOCOLATE, acing a test, or scoring the winning goal!
As amazing as that feeling is, it can also be seriously confusing. Sure, you know if a guy gives you major butterfies. But how do you know if you're truly, madly, and deeply in love? Consider this your guide to figuring out what it feels like to be in love--for real.



Is it love--or just a hot crush?
They feel similar. But if you agree with seven or more answers, it's love, girl!

~I feel really good about myself when i'm around him. (Agree or Disagree)
~We could spend all night talking and never run out of stuff to say. (Agree or Disagree)
~I want him to meet important people in my life, like my parents or grandparents. (Agree or Disagree)
~He's like my best friend--only i like making out with him. (Agree or Disagree)
~I've seen him at his worst (like after he lost a big game), and i still he's amazing. (Agree or Disagree)
~I'm totally comfortable around him, and i'm not afraid to say exactly what i think to him. (Agree or Disagree)
~I want to tell him everything: He's the first person i call when something happens. (Agree or Disagree)
~We've fought, but we worked it out and listened to each other. (Agree or Disagree)
~I'm okay making sacrifices for him, like giving up a date so he can study. He does that for me too.
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THE BOTTOM LINE: Real love goes deeper than attraction--you also feel completely connected on a mental and spiritual level.



SOURCE: SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE, FEBRUARY 2008