love is just chemicals in the brain. There is nothing biological or otherwise keeping teenagers from experiencing these same chemicals in the brain as adults.
i definetely believe it is possible for them to be in love and feel those emotions. but i don't think you ever feel as secure and comfortable as you can once you're older and know who you are better. and they can change their minds at any minute, whereas it takes us adults at least two minutes to change our minds. 
GasX
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Young love is one of the most pure and sweet things there is. However, it is sometimes one of the most transient things there is too...
The "love" that a teenager is different from the "love" that a 50 year cynic who's been married for 20 years feels. It's still love even if he's gonna kick her tight little ass to the curb when he goes off to school...
Age has little or nothing to do with it, since a 15 year old can have alot more maturity than a 30 year old... What matters is life experience... Adults have this idea that teenagers are little babies without feelings or something? Id say you can feel love anywhere from 13+
Nice to see those results in the poll
Nice to see those results in the poll
I most was most definitely in love with my girlfriend when I was ~17. Dated her for a few years, but ultimately couldn't keep it together through school and the distance between us.
Admittedly, it wasn't exactly what I call a mature love. It was a little more innocent at the time, whereas now I'm more less brazen and and more discerning. The reality of adult life tends to do that to you.
Admittedly, it wasn't exactly what I call a mature love. It was a little more innocent at the time, whereas now I'm more less brazen and and more discerning. The reality of adult life tends to do that to you.
hmmmm... I agree with the body functions you describe, but love is an abstract concept created by human society.
Infatuation/lust is more closely tied, at least abstractly to hormones. While the abstract thought of love is considered something harder to attain than emotional response spurred by chemicals in your body (i.e. copius amounts of chocalate)
FlashG
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To explain:Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
please explain further on both the "in like" and "hallway sex" parts, i am thoroughly confused with both of those
You tend to go through phases of ?In Lust -> In Love -> In Like?
When you first get married you have ?Kitchen Sex? which means you have sex anywhere any place any time.
After the kids come along you have ?Bedroom Sex? behind the safety of closed doors.
When the kids are grown and you are empty nesters you have ?Hallway Sex? where you mutter ?fvck you? to each other as you pass in the hallway.
You'll never nail down what love is so I think this question is pointless. There's some other question in your head like 'are they likely to get along if they get married' or 'are they right for each other' or something. Trying to figure out if they're 'in love' is pointless and a waste of brainpower.
If you want to go by dictionary.com: 25. in love, infused with or feeling deep affection or passion: a youth always in love.
Then of course it's possible they are in love. By this definition any couple of any age who has strong feelings for the other is in love.
If you want to go by dictionary.com: 25. in love, infused with or feeling deep affection or passion: a youth always in love.
Then of course it's possible they are in love. By this definition any couple of any age who has strong feelings for the other is in love.
Fenixgoon
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Originally posted by: FlashG
To explain:Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
please explain further on both the "in like" and "hallway sex" parts, i am thoroughly confused with both of those
You tend to go through phases of ?In Lust -> In Love -> In Like?
When you first get married you have ?Kitchen Sex? which means you have sex anywhere any place any time.
After the kids come along you have ?Bedroom Sex? behind the safety of closed doors.
When the kids are grown and you are empty nesters you have ?Hallway Sex? where you mutter ?fvck you? to each other as you pass in the hallway.
hahahaha, maybe brutuskend should steal this joke
Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
Originally posted by: FlashG
To explain:Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
please explain further on both the "in like" and "hallway sex" parts, i am thoroughly confused with both of those
You tend to go through phases of ?In Lust -> In Love -> In Like?
When you first get married you have ?Kitchen Sex? which means you have sex anywhere any place any time.
After the kids come along you have ?Bedroom Sex? behind the safety of closed doors.
When the kids are grown and you are empty nesters you have ?Hallway Sex? where you mutter ?fvck you? to each other as you pass in the hallway.
hahahaha, maybe brutuskend should steal this joke
It is funny, but a little depressing.
My parents got counseling when I was younger, and they are a happy couple now. My dad is still not the most mature person when it comes to finances, but they seem to have made it work out, and they are still very much in love.
FlashG
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How much did the counselor charge? j/k Not to make fun at your expense.Originally posted by: DaShen
Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
Originally posted by: FlashG
To explain:Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
please explain further on both the "in like" and "hallway sex" parts, i am thoroughly confused with both of those
You tend to go through phases of ?In Lust -> In Love -> In Like?
When you first get married you have ?Kitchen Sex? which means you have sex anywhere any place any time.
After the kids come along you have ?Bedroom Sex? behind the safety of closed doors.
When the kids are grown and you are empty nesters you have ?Hallway Sex? where you mutter ?fvck you? to each other as you pass in the hallway.
hahahaha, maybe brutuskend should steal this joke
It is funny, but a little depressing.
My parents got counseling when I was younger, and they are a happy couple now. My dad is still not the most mature person when it comes to finances, but they seem to have made it work out, and they are still very much in love.
Who, the counselour?
My parents got counseled by our church. My dad is definitely not the most mature with money and real-world situations (he is a researcher/atypical science guy), and my mom is a bit controlling, but somehow after counseling, they made things work.
Me, though, when I get married, I will make sure she is someone I can talk to easily even before we go out.
Marriage and love takes work and most little kids dont realize that. /thread
congratulations gramps, welcome to notevenyourownbabypoopsville, population: you. while your son and daughter in law go off and sniff cocaine off some hookers backside.
i think anyone can be in love, but more than likely, teenagers have infatuation. I mean, i am only 23 and i remember the late teens pretty well. There is just an infatuation with females that start around that age. if they are hot, nice, and give you want you want *wink*...you think you might be in love.
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