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What does it mean?
The speaker questions whether what they are feeling is actually love.
In plain terms
They are not sure if these feelings count as love.
What can you take from it?
Doubt can cloud our understanding of emotions.

Where it applies

  • confused dating
  • self-reflection

Putting it to work

  • journaling feelings
  • asking partner

Questions to consider

  • What does love feel like to you?
  • How do you know when it is real?

Another view

It is hard to define love universally.

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