Love vs. Lust

Love and lust has been known to be confused with each other, particularly if it is something that you have never experienced before. Although sex is a fulfilling and important part of a relationship, it should never be the reason you spend time together. If this is the case you might want to reassess your intentions with the following information. It is love, not lust that is the foundation of a relationship.

lust

  [luhst] noun
1. intense sexual desire or appetite.
2. uncontrolled or illicit sexual desire or appetite;lecherousness.
3. a passionate or overmastering desire or craving (usuallyfollowed by for): a lust for power.
4. ardent enthusiasm; zest; relish: an enviable lust for life.
5. Obsolete .
a. pleasure or delight.
b. desire; inclination; wish.

love
   [luhv] noun
1. a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person.
2. a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, asfor a parent, child, or friend.
3. sexual passion or desire.
4. a person toward whom love is felt; beloved person;sweetheart.
5. (used in direct address as a term of endearment, affection,or the like): Would you like to see a movie, love?

SIGNS OF LUST

• You're over observant with a person's appearance. 
• You're only interested in having sex but not in having any kind of discussions. 
• You prefer to avoid any personal discussions or do not offer any personal details about yourself. 
• Once the sex is over, you do not feel the need to stick around. 
• You are intimate with each other sexually, but that is where it ends. 

SIGNS OF LOVE

• You want to spend quality time together other than for the purpose of sexual acts. 
• You enjoy talking about yourself and enjoy hearing about them. 
• You want to make that person happy. 
• He or she encourages you to be the best person you can possibly be. 
• You look forward to discovering that person’s world and get to know the people in their lives.