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How to Tell If It's Love or Lust

By BMHGDA | Updated 2025

The Confusion Is Real

That intense feeling at the beginning of a relationship - is it love or just really strong attraction? I've confused the two more times than I can count.

Lust is focused on physical attraction and the excitement of newness. Love grows over time and is about wanting what's best for the other person, even when it's inconvenient.

Time Reveals All

True love usually reveals itself when the initial passion fades. Do they still make an effort when the butterflies are gone? Do they care about your wellbeing even when you're not around?