You have probably heard people use the words love and in love as if they mean the same thing. In everyday conversation, they often get blurred together. Yet in relationships, these two experiences can feel very different, and confusing them can lead to unmet expectations, disappointment, or uncertainty about where a relationship is headed. Understanding the difference between loving someone and being in love with them does not mean one is better than the other. It means you a
Some days feel heavier than others. You wake up with a knot in your chest. Everything feels a little louder. Little things trigger big emotions. You find yourself zoning out, snapping at people, or moving through the day on autopilot.