A while back Saydrah had a nice post titled What does being in love feel like to you. I think it could provide some insight for you. Upon looking back, it appears you had some insight for me. Love is a tough thing to allow yourself to feel for some people. Many times, this is because love inevitably leads to loss. I have two dogs and I love them both a lot. They are 7 and 8 years old. They will not likely live past the age of 15. It will break my heart when they die. I can already envision what a mess my wife will be and how I will have to explain what had happened to my daughter who will have grown up with them. It is going to hurt like hell and I'm going to have to be the one that consoles my family while internally being in agony myself. All of this because I chose to bring them in to our lives and love them. And that's just a dog. What happens when a marriage ends or a long term relationship? When a loved one dies? Love is dangerous stuff. Is it worth it? I think so, but many do not.