Love means that I am coming to know the person I love. 

Love means that I care about the welfare of the person I love and I actively demonstrate concern for the other. 

Love means having respect for the dignity of the person I love. 

Love means having a responsibility toward the person I love but not responsibility for that person. 

Love can lead to growth for the person I love and me.

Love means making a commitment to the person I love.

Love means that I am vulnerable. 

Love means trusting the person you love.

Love means trusting yourself. 

Love allows for imperfection.

Love is freely given.

Love is expansive.

Love means that although I want you in my life, I am capable of functioning without you. 

Love means identifying with the person I love. 

Love involves seeing the potential within the person I love. 

Love means letting go of the illusion of total control of ourselves, others, and our environment.