what is the difference between care and love?
By Craicha
@Craicha (801)
December 8, 2009 8:23am CST
Many people think the words "love" and "care" are interchangeable. They say "I love you" and "I care for you" and mean the same thing. Typically, those who say "I care for you" are actually saying, "I think I may "love" you, but I'm not "in love" with you, and I don't want to make a commitment that I'm not really sure about.
That having been said, Websters New Expended Dictionary defines "care" as: Solicitude, attention, object of watchful regard. That means you don't just have a feeling, you are actually taking an action to be protective of some person, thing, or idea.
Love is that some thing person or idea pleases you, perhaps even enlivens you and gives you some great reward. But doesn't mean you'll have care for or take care of it.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
9 Dec 09
Hi Craicha!
I feel that if you love someone, you will also care for him/her. Love and care cannot be separated. If you only love someone and do not are about him/her, then your love may be incomplete. However, if you care about someone, it may not be necessary that you love her/him by heart. When we start caring about our near and dear ones, love also develops automatically for them.
