How do you know if you really love someone? It bugs me when people say, “You’ll just know,” as if everyone experiences love so clearly with a bunch of birds flying in a circle above their head. Many people have written in asking that big question, “How do I know if I love someone?” and today I’m going to talk about what the research says, my top three ways to know if you’re really in love with someone and what I think about soul mates. So stay tuned!
Ask Dr. Abby is the advice segment of the Relationships Made Easy podcast. Submit questions to [email protected]. (I keep it anonymous!)
Hi Abby,
I wanted to submit a question for an Ask Dr. Abby episode: How do you know if you love someone? A little context: I never had a serious relationship, and I am seeing a guy at the moment and I am not sure if I love him, or if I just want to be with him because I want a relationship, or if I just want to be with him because I am scared of being alone, or if I am tricking myself that I am not sure I love him because of fear of rejection. I know this might be a very basic question but not sure what to do about it.
Thank you so much,
Marcella (name has been changed, as always, to protect the innocent)
Resources
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How Attached Are You in Your Relationship?
How 5 Minutes of Mindfulness a Day Can Make Your Relationship Great
How to Make Mindfulness a Habit
You’ve Got to Have High Standards and Low Expectations
How to Practice Loving Detachment
5 Signs You’re in an Unhealthy Relationship (and 5 Simple Ways to Fix It)
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