luff, lurve and love

I think love is one of the trickiest things to define and express. It's sad that the English language only has 1 word to express such a myriad of emotions. I personally use three words - luff, lurve, and love. I think luff is what you feel when you first meet and start dating someone - you know, the puppy love, the infatuation, etc. Lurve is when you stop just dating and become a couple. It's a deeper connection and it's past casual dating. Love is reserve for long time partners, close friends and family. That is the unconditional, in it for the long haul, love you even when I'm mad feeling. I think a lot of people fall into the trap of calling every romantic notion and attachment "love" and I applaud you for not rushing it.