Is It Unrequited Love? Loving Someone vs. Being In Love

I still remember the moment my heart shattered.

After two years of deep connection—loving, hoping, believing—he ended it with a text.

"I love you as a person, but I can't be who you want me to be or give you what you need."

Ouch.

I felt like a fool, replaying every moment, searching for signs I had missed.

I loved him. I thought he loved me the same way.

But love and being in love are not the same.

If you don’t understand that difference, you may find yourself holding on to someone who will never love you the way you deserve.

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE "IN LOVE"

Loving someone is steady, warm, familiar.
You can love someone—but that doesn’t mean your soul chooses them.
Being in love is electric.
It’s the pull, the magnetism, the feeling that their presence changes you.
It’s not just about care—it’s about devotion.
A man can care about you, but be unable to devote to your heart.

What "I LOVE YOU, BUT I'M NOT IN LOVE WITH YOU" Really Means

Hearing those words felt like being told I was almost enough.
But the truth was deeper.
"I care about you, but I don’t feel magnetized by you."
"I respect you, but I don’t long for you."
"I appreciate you, but I don’t feel changed by you."

Loving someone is an act of kindness.
Being in love is an act of surrender.

How Do You Know If You're Truly In Love?

✨ Spiritual Signs
It feels destined—like your souls have known each other before.
You see synchronicities, repeating numbers, divine timing.
They expand you, making you feel more alive, more you.

🔥 Energetic Signs
You feel pulled toward them—beyond logic or reason.
Your heart opens in their presence; your body recognizes them before your mind does.
Their energy soothes you, and their absence feels like something is missing.

💫 Biological Signs
Your heart races when they’re near.
Your brain floods with dopamine and oxytocin, making their presence feel like a high.
You think of them before sleep and upon waking.

❤️ Emotional & Mental Signs
They feel like home and adventure all at once.
Their happiness matters as much as your own.
They don’t just fit into your life—you imagine building a life with them.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF IT'S REAL?

Love isn’t something you fall into—it’s something you rise into.

Ask yourself:
Do I feel safe with them, but also deeply drawn to them?
Does this love expand me, or just make me feel comfortable?
Do I choose them—not out of need, but out of pure, undeniable want?

Real love doesn’t just consume—it transforms.

LESSONS FROM HEARTBREAK

That text message hurt like hell.
But it was clarity.
I loved him. But we weren’t in love.
And I deserve that. So do you.

Are You IN LOVE or JUST ATTACHED?

Before you invest your heart, ask yourself:
Am I holding on because I love them, or because I fear letting go?

Being in love isn’t just about intensity—it’s about clarity.
And once you’ve felt that, you’ll never settle for anything less. 💖

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xoxo love, Catherine

The Love Priestess

Author of "Before You Say I Do: Transform Your Love Life From Within"
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