How do you know it's really love? A really difficult question, which often leads to misunderstandings because apparently unambiguous signs are completely misinterpreted.

Be particularly careful with the following six things, because they are often confused with true love:

You never realized how strong your feelings are for him. Until he started courting another woman. Suddenly you have this feeling in your stomach that seems to say, “Hey! That guy is mine!” But you better listen, because…

...isn't it more like you're interested now because you can't have him anymore? Jealousy awakens our hunting instinct and makes us believe that we have missed an opportunity that someone else has now taken. Now give yourself some time to breathe deeply. If your feelings for him fade away after a few weeks because you've adjusted to the new situation, it definitely wasn't love.

You got to know each other, then everything went very quickly. Since then, you've been spending time together constantly and enjoy that you have a lot in common and enjoy the same activities. But even that doesn't mean it's love, because...

... that alone does not make a romantic relationship and certainly not love. As long as it doesn't crackle, it's unfortunately not love, just a friendship.

You already liked him before. However, ever since you found out that the two of you also get along fantastically well in bed, you burn body and soul for him. Now keep a cool head because…

... during sex, the happiness hormone oxytocin is released, which makes us believe that we feel an intimate connection to someone. However, you can only find out whether this connection is really there if you also deal with each other outside of the bedroom.

As soon as you even think about him, it starts fluttering in your stomach. If you look into his eyes, you will feel a distinct crackle. When he smiles at you, your knees almost buckle. What a wonderful feeling! However, you should know:

There is a difference between romantic or sexual attraction and real love. One can be the precursor to the other. However, not every guy who charms you is also the man for life.

How do you imagine your dream man? Maybe humorous? Faithful? Honest? Self-assured? The man you currently have your eye on may have all of these qualities, but...

... it's no use if it appears perfect on paper but it still doesn't get your heart pumping. Or you discover in everyday life that you just don't fit together. As unfortunate as it is when it seems perfect to you, if the feelings don't match what you want, then it's not love.

He's always there for you when you need him. And you too feel the need to take care of him, to ask how his day was. Isn't it true love when you feel safe with the other person and can always count on each other?

Yes, that can be a part of what makes love. Even a very important part. However, you should question your motives: Are you only with him because you feel you need him? Or is there much more that connects you? With all this, the question of all questions arises:

This question cannot be answered so clearly. Love is certainly an interplay of the above factors. In addition, however, there is a secret ingredient, you could also call it a pinch of magic. This mixes with all of the factors previously described, making it the mysterious but explosive mixture that we call love. A good rule of thumb is if you're not 100% sure it's love, then it probably isn't. Incidentally, it is also interesting how men define “true love” for themselves.