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What is love? There are various types of love. You can love a piece of music, a food, your pet dog, a favorite city, or working out in the gym. However the emotion of interpersonal love consists of an intense feeling of deep affection, intense liking, and strong preference for another person, accompanied by caring and commitment. It also involves enjoying being with the individual, concern for their well-being, and missing them when the two of you are apart.

Despite what many psychologists may tell you, when you feel emotionally disturbed within the context of a love relationship, it's not your childhood upbringing or relationship with your parents that determine your current emotional disturbance. These may be factors and influences, along with........

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