What are the differences between the two?
Sometimes, you may be faced with the impossible question of understanding whether you are in love with the person or you are simply attached to the person. Not many can differentiate between the two, because there are very blurred lines between them. But if you are facing this question in your mind, here stated are the differences between love and attachment.
You become selfless in love while it’s the opposite in attachment
When you love a person, you will do anything for them. You think about their needs, wants and work towards achieving those. But when you are attached to someone, you tend to think about fulfilling only your needs.
You feel liberated when you love; you feel controlled when attached
When you are in love with someone, you feel free. You can finally be yourself around the person who knows you inside and out. But when you are attached to someone, you will notice that your feelings control your entire mind and body; in turn, you may even manipulate people to be with you.
Love is permanent while attachment may be temporary
When you love a person, it’s a feeling that’s either going to last for a lifetime or a for a very long period. However, you may grow out of attachment with your partner sooner or later. This feeling is usually transient.
Love helps you grow, but attachment becomes toxic
When you and your partner love each other dearly, you both grow together. Besides teaching each other values, you both also support the good and bad as well. However, prolonged attachment turns toxic, as you are likely to control the person, for your own needs. This way, you are not only risking your personality and overall growth, but your partner’s as well.
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