How do you know that you're in love?

That's in did a good question so here's of that. So here's a quote from a user name star "I think it can be tough to figure out Love, because there are as many kinds and types as there are people and relationships. Some love can be or turn unhealthy over time (and some might say no longer is love). Some love starts very small but blossoms into a thing of lasting and intense beauty with time and care. Recognizing the start of love is a beautiful thing. Some things to look for are 1. A solid appreciation and admiration of the other person. 2. You feel they respect you and exude similar feelings of admiration and appreciation towards you. 3. You enjoy one another’s company and feel happy (or even lucky) when you spend time together. 4. It’s easy to be yourself and you make genuine connections. 5. Generally things feel balanced (equal and fair) 6. Sometimes a "swirly" feeling, like you have found something truly rare. As time goes on, it’s good to check in with yourself: 7. When you have a mis-communication or an argument you are able to communicate and work together to make an appropriate "game plan" so that you both feel good about things moving forward. 8. You are able to maintain your other valued friendships and responsibilities (not overshadowed by your burning Love). 9. Generally things feel balanced (equal and fair) 10. You feel comfortable bring up any things which are important to you. 11. You realize as amazing and as dear as this person is, they are not a substitute for having your own life and you focus some energy and time to yourself and your own interests. 12. There are gestures which demonstrate appreciate and love (received and given) on a regular basis. " from http://askville.amazon.com/love/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=180031

From what you have said about your friend. I think she is a very insecure person and really needs to find her balance because even if the "right one" comes along she won't know it. If she falls into wrong hands, her life will be basically spoiled, better wait and find the right one before enjoying a lot with wrong ones...

I got this quote from th internet, "A girl can wait for the right man to come along but in the meantime that still doesn't mean she can't have a wonderful time with all the wrong ones."-Cher- Maybe just let your friend enjoy her moment. Someday, she'll find her soulmate and everything will changed.

Long -term effort is made to love.