Love is a word dat is widespread today but it's real essence is very scarce in our society. U hear of some pple's story and u wonder if d person is a human. I believe if we understand wat love is, we will begin to see more healthy relationships and lives in general.
I don't know how anyone will define love without talking abt sacrifice. To love is to seek another's interest even as u seek urz. And doing dis will always cost u something. It is love dat will make u nt to cheat on ur bf or gf, because u know dat will b against his or her interest even if he or she is nt present with u. It is love dat will make u defend ur bf or bf before ur friends or family members, it is love dat will make u stop wearing some kind of clothes because ur partner doesn't like dem on u even wen u love dem. It is love dat will make u as a lady give some money to ur bf wen u know he doesn't av at dat moment nd yet still keep it to urself so dat he won't lose his honor before others. It is love dat will make a guy give up some habit he loves but usually make his gf sad.
Love will cost u something. It is d backbone of every successful relationship. If u r nt willing to let go of some things, u r nt ready to love and nt prepared for a happy relationship. So check ur love gauge, for it can tell alot abt hw ur relationship will look like nt many days from now.