Is this called love?

Malaysia
January 4, 2011 1:21pm CST
I am having imaginations from the situation I experienced when I was a child to teenager. I have been admiring a guy that is my friends' cousin and we played so much together at that time. Although we lost touch for 10 years already, the good memories still in my mind even when I am at work I can't concentrate enough that when people calls me it wakes me up from my dream and I continue to work. Am I normal because I am having illusions of me and him being together almost everyday even in the house I am living. I am spending most of my holidays and weekends in his house in the past. I get jealous when he's with his friends. Or is this called love?
7 responses
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
7 Jan 11
I really don't think that what you are describing is love. Instead, I tend to think that the situation that you are describing is more like being infatuated with this person. If it was love there really would be no question about it in your mind, you wouldn't have to ask us if it was love, it would just be something that you knew. Have you ever had any kind of a relationship with the man that you are talking about, or is it something that is living exclusively in your mind?
@isloooboy (1733)
• United Arab Emirates
5 Jan 11
I am not able to elaborate this thing regarding Love matters because I am also not aware of these kind feeling fully but I think if its unstoppable thoughts then you must do something for it because its not an good sign because its nothing but teasing. So as per others are saying make some new friends and have fun and try to avoid these kind of day dreaming.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
4 Jan 11
well it certianly is attraction, it's a phase we all go through, but most of us grow out of it. Look at what it is about him that causes this and is it real or just a dream on your part. If a dream then let it go, if real then speak to him and ask if there is a chance for a relationship on his part. If so then maybe you can make a go of it, if not then you can stop wasting your time and turn your attention to others.
@tiffnkeat (1673)
• Singapore
5 Jan 11
What you are facing is more a manifestation of your loneliness and maybe what you see as unfulfilment in the present. As you mentioned, it's been 10 years already. Are you still in touch with him? If so, try to ascertain by giving yourself a chance to rekindle the sparks (if both of you are still unmarried that is). Otherwise, it may be wishful thinking on your end (not that I want to pour cold water). I won't call it love if you are easily jealous when he is with his friend then. What if it is now? Frankly, I suggest you try to get out more often, make new friends and see if this feeling and imaginations still persists. It won't be nice to be always awaken by colleagues who will start to wonder why you are not attentive at work. If the imagination serve any purpose (e.g. console you), you might want to fantasize only at night when you are back from work?
• Philippines
5 Jan 11
Infatuation stays on mind for months. If it exceeds, then you are really in love. That's the first sign of being in love for me. When he's not on your mind, he stays at your heart! :)
• Romania
4 Jan 11
Nice feelings , nice story , i`m glad for you.I don`t know if that is love....but i can tell you for sure : you must meet him again , you must see if what are you feeling is love or just madness atraction.I don`t know how old are you , but i quess you are a big girl and you know how to manage this situation.keep in touch
@ZaLife (27)
• Romania
4 Jan 11
If you are single for a long time,this is affecting you more than will affect a male,becouse the loneliness is very hard to live with that feeling in every day.Try to make friends go and have fun or even more try to find your beloved this will help your very much.