The āIā in I love you
The Oxford dictionary defines love as "an intense feeling of deep affection." It's a clear and concise definition, but it's been put into layman's terms. Anyone who has been in love understands that it's hard to just isolate love solely to the word affection. Lean closer to your computer screen, glance up, and remember that last time you were infatuated by someone, obsessed with them. When was the last time you couldn't get someone out of your head?
What's the first thing your body does?
It feels.
The only thing comparable to love is a drug because it's all about how it makes you feel. Saying "I love you" is a plea for affection, gift-giving is a way to show love or appreciation, and non-verbal expressions are forms of silent intimacy. But experiencing and expressing love is a combination of all love languages. The moments of bliss that result are what make it feel special.