When You Really Love a Person                                    

You care as much or more about the other person as you do about yourself.

You are often looking for way to please the other person.

You can keep on loving even over time, trials, and distance.

You would rather see the other person happy than yourself happy.

You can share unpleasant tasks with the other person as well as fun activities.

You can listen carefully to the other person even when you disagree.

You will think what is good for the other person and not only what pleases you.

You will often give in to the other person.

You will say it kindly when you disagree with the other person.

You can wait for many things, like lunch, going somewhere, or sex.

You can discuss reasons and issues, not only your own feelings.

There is time to plan your life with the other person.

You want to learn about this person as long as you live.

You want to be within communicating distance to this person as much as possible.

You seek common agreement with each other; You try to agree, not disagree.

You will want to do many things with this person in life.

You want the other person to become all he or she can be in life.

Your feelings for this person grow and you discover new reasons to love.                                 

You can see the other person's weaknesses and still love the person.

Even after an argument, you would still sacrifice your life for each other.

Your love is a two way street; you both love each other.