Good Morning!
What a Topic of the Day!
Love is truly one of those things that you truly "feel" when you lose it. Unfortunately, it can be one of those things that you get so used to that you could end up taking it for granted. Of course, True Love would never fall into such a trap. It's us humans that fall into that trap.
For myself, Love is having a deep connection with someone. Kind of a sixth sense. The type of relationship where more can be said with just a hug, a raised eyebrow, a wink or a hand in a hand than with any amount of words. It can be very quiet and intense, or energetic and without bounds.
With my family, it's knowing that they will always be there for me - and that, hopefully, I will be there for them too. And it's getting past that sense of "familial obligation" - which is much harder said than done. -Done than said? -You know what I mean.
With my friends, it's a feeling of happiness knowing that they're a part of my life - and I'm a part of theirs. Sharing.
With that someone special, well, it's all of the above plus all that intangible stuff that poets and philosophers have been writing about for years. Years! -And, thankfully, the one true love of my life (so far), is still someone I can comfortable with - even though we may be "out of love" right now. Well, more accurately, we're just out of the "relationship", but we will always love each other.