Anonymous asked this question on 7/10/2000:

Hi, this one came up during a conversation at a beach, with lots of moonlight :-) "What is love?"? Everybody knows it when they feel it (or at least they think so), but what about the *other's* true feelings? Is she (he) in love because you are having sex? I guess not, because plain money can buy you sex, even sex with beautifull people. Is it then the commitment to companionship, living together? Again, she (he) might be living with you because of material confort, or using your prestige/social net for her (his) own advantage. So what then IS love, if not sex or the desire for cohabitation? (My friend proposed that the only way to become sure that you are being loved is when the other person is willing to risk everything they own, maybe their very lives, for you. Pretty strong that, but even so, what about psychos?)

dimensionjumper gave this response on 7/10/2000:

"What is Love?"...This is a question that even the wisest sages, have trouble explaining. There are various types of Love; Unconditional Love, Brotherly Love, Puppy Love, and Romantic Love. I think the most pure form of love is unconditional love. When someone loves you in spite of all your problems, differences, and quirks. If you love someone unconditionally, you will lay down your life for them.

I think love is rare, and even if it doesn't last, is something we should cherish. It is something we seem to sense when it enters our life, unfortunately not everyone in our lives can love us in return. The "Magic" happens, when two people feel the same desire, and it evolves into something fantastic. (I think I've only felt that special love once, and I'm in my forties...) -Hope you find it! DJ

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