Love and Infatuation

Of all the misconceptions in this world, so many people have been confused with regard to the distinction between love and infatuation. Although they have a common denominator, they differ as well in so many ways. Apparently, we all know for a fact that love is a feeling and so is infatuation. They are both intense emotions that one feels for another person. But how can we really determine if we are truly in love or just simply infatuated? I would like to thank my ex boyfriends for coming into my life. Because of them, I was able to distinguish the difference between the two words. So let me give you some clarity about this confusion. For starters, love is when you’re willing to give your last bite to that person, no matter how hungry you are and how mouthwatering the hamburger is. Infatuation is asking that person to buy you hamburger and when s/he does, you feel flattered. See, loving someone is sharing what you have. Isn’t it a beautiful feeling to eat with the person you love, sharing each other’s food and seeing that person chew while smiling at you? Isn’t it bliss when the love is reciprocated? Being infatuated is allowing yourself to be foolish, irrational and selfish just because you are blinded with your impulse and emotions. You want to be pleased most of the time. Infatuation is likely to be unrequited and sometimes would result to obsession. After giving you an analogy between love and infatuation, let me try to elaborate further about the differences of these two. I just cannot imagine how our personal experiences can be an enormous contributing element to our own understanding. Our realizations, perceptions or views about things have been a result of our past and the transition of events that has impacted our maturity. I am just overwhelmed of being able to discern life’s realities. Speaking of which, what is love in reality? Is it more than just a fairytale and a romantic film? On the other hand, is infatuation all about