Back when I was happily married I often told people, The difference between your first love and your true love is that the first love you think you cannot live without, and your true love you realize that you can live with forever. Sometimes they are the same person, but most often they are not.

What does first true love mean?

When you fall in love for the first time, you automatically believe that its true – that its the be-all-end-all love youve been waiting for, that youll be with that guy forever one way or another. But as reality is quick to show us, most of the time thats not how it ends up.

Is there a difference between love and true love?

With True Love, You Dont Ask Others For Their Approval. With Love, You Do. You dont need to ask those close to you what they think of your love interest or your relationship. When you are infatuated or falling in love with a person you may question how they really feel, or even, how you really feel.

Can you still be in love with your first love?

No matter how much time has gone by or how many relationships youve had since, its hard to truly forget your first love. Falling in love with someone for the first time is a life-changing experience. If youre wondering how to get over your first love — even years later — you arent alone.