In my strange and ill informed opinion, I think that it's just as important to be in 'like' as in 'love'. When you like somebody, that means you are friends. Friends have a very basic respect for each other as human beings. This isn't always true for people in love.

Love is the craziest of emotions. Sure, it's wonderful ride but how do you tell if it's all wacky, naked fun or something deeper? It's hard to tell when you can't keep off each others face...or can't stop thinking about it.

It sucks that there isn't a rule book. Every relationship is unique unto itself. Every one has to be treated differently and there are really very few lessons one can carry from one to the next. Sometimes lust begets friendship and a lifelong partnership and sometimes friendships fall apart.

On the other hand, as long as boobies exist, it's never going to make any sense...cheers.