When it is like, you are afraid to say your opinions. When it is love, you are not afraid to say your opinions. With like, it is lust. With love, it is reciprocated love. (You get love returned back to you.) With like, you feel overwhelmed and your emotions are topsy-turvy. With love, you feel balanced and complete. Angel posted a very wonderful poem and it truly echoes what love is. Namaste, Angel. Thank you for posting that poem. With love, it does take us a long road to arrive at that "love" aspect. You do have to love yourself first before you love another.