Monday, October 31, 2011

Infatuation vs Romantic Love

Infatuation- The intense absorption we feel for another, lots of passion.
Romantic Love- Idealized by our society, is a mature deeper attachment, and has a high degree of caring for another, is usually long term love.

   I find it is often hard to differentiate between infatuation and actual love. I recently was completely infatuated with this boy, and found it impossible to keep him off my mind. I thought this was love, but really was just an obsession caused by an encounter. I can use my knowledge now and be aware of when it is love, and when it is infatuation. I cannot use this in the classroom as far as I'm aware.

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