Many of us know intuitively that love is a major purpose for living; that connection is inherent in all that we do, and without love, we cannot survive as a species.But what is love, and how do we know when we're in it?"If you loved me, then you would..." isn't love, but rather infatuation.If someone asks you to do or say something that isn't in your nature, that isn't true love.chemistry and physical attraction are important, but true love also includes commitment, trust and respect.True love is.."Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get.""only with what you are expecting to give which is everything"