How To Love

Love is a strange thing. It can be the most amazing feeling in the world, or it can really hurt, but in the end love is something most, if not all of us, will face. While there are many different ways to define love and there are many different ways to love someone (even yourself), here is a general guide to loving.

1. Say it

2. Empathize

3. Love unconditionally

4. Expect nothing in return

5. Realize it can be lost

Note:

• You must love yourself before you can love another.
  
• There is always the risk of getting hurt, but that's part of letting yourself fully love and trust some one. Being hurt could be long-lasting and could hurt more than anything in the world.
  
• Realize what you have while you have it, and care for the person you trust.
  
• If something comes to an end, try to let go rather than holding on; it's for the best.
  
• The idea of love is fueled by childhood fantasies. The love shown in movies, as obtainable as it may be, is rare to say the least.
  
• You just may find your soul-mate sooner than you want to.
  
• If you feel any doubt of love your partner has for you, it is probably true. when you give and receive love 100%, you will have no doubt in your heart.
  
• Don't ask for love - you should receive love because your partner wants to give you love - not because you want it from your partner.
  
• Do not force love - it will come in good time, it will come.