They say love is when someone knows every little thing about us, takes time to know what’s within us, and sees us beyond the surface. They see right through us—what we feel, what makes us emotional, what makes us happy, as well as our likes and dislikes. It’s like a person who can easily read your mind because they’ve taken the time to learn and know everything about you.
On the other hand, others say that “love is being understood”. It’s when someone cares about you deeply and understands you in every situation, in every way. When someone feels understood by their partner, it means they are listened to, respected, and supported in a way that acknowledges their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Moreover, others say “love is to be considered”. It’s like when they have to make a decision, instead of deciding alone, they involve us. Even if we don’t ask, they make us feel included. This shows they care about our thoughts and feelings. They want to make choices together, which makes us feel important and respected, even if we didn’t ask to be involved. They are thoughtful and considerate, thinking of us before taking action.
However, is love really just about being known, understood, and considered?
I'm sorry if my thoughts and opinion may differ, but for me, love goes beyond that.
The love I’ve come to know isn’t something everyone can handle—it demands a depth of readiness and commitment that not everyone is prepared for. For me, love is about enduring through the darkest moments, no matter how hard, hopeless, or painful they may seem. It’s about finding a reason to stay even when everything feels like it’s falling apart.
I'm not a perfect partner. I bet no one is. But when I asked her why she never chose to leave me during our darkest times, the only answer she gave me was, "I can't,". It's not about me and the history I have or the mistakes I've done, but about her— and that seemed to break me into a thousand pieces as I understood what love really means.
Love is even amidst the pain and struggles within the relationship—they’re still the one you yearn to hold close when life’s burdens weigh heavy. They’re the one you turn to for comfort, to mend your wounds, and stand by your side through the toughest of days. Despite the sacrifices made, you still choose to be with them because their presence fills your heart with indescribable joy that nothing could ever replace.
So if someone asks me what love means to me,
“Love is sacrifice”
Whether it's choosing to hold on despite the pain or bravely letting go, all for the sake of the person you love—this kind of love is exceptionally rare, a bond that is beyond compare.
