I Don't Know Which Is Love

Okay, let's be real. Figuring out this whole "love" thing? It's like trying to assemble IKEA furniture with instructions written in Klingon. We’ve all been there!

Is it Love or Just Really, Really Good Pizza?

Seriously, sometimes I wonder! I mean, that first bite of a perfectly cheesy, pepperoni-packed slice? It’s an explosion of joy. Is that the same feeling as seeing your crush walk into a room? Jury's still out.

Think about it. Pizza never judges your questionable fashion choices. Pizza is always there for you, even at 3 AM. That's loyalty, people!

The Puppy Love Paradox

Remember your first crush? Mine was on the kid who had the coolest collection of Pogs. (Yeah, I’m dating myself). Was it love? Probably not.

Looking back, it was probably more about Pog envy. I needed those Slammers! He had all the rare ones.

Then there’s the whole "butterflies in your stomach" thing. Is it love, or did you just eat a questionable gas station burrito? The symptoms are suspiciously similar.

Friendship Feels: Are We Just Really Good Pals?

Okay, so you have this friend. You laugh until your sides hurt, you tell them everything, and they *always* know how to make you feel better after a bad day.

Sounds like a perfect relationship, right? But is it *love* love? Or just a super solid, amazing friendship? It can be tough to tell the difference.

Maybe try this: Would you fight a bear for them? If yes, probably love. If you'd offer them up as a distraction while *you* escape the bear...well, maybe stick to friendship.

The Movie Montage Test

Let's turn to Hollywood for answers. Think about your favorite romantic comedies. The meet-cutes, the grand gestures, the inevitable airport chase scenes!

Does your life look anything like that? If not, don't panic! Movies are notoriously unrealistic. Real life is usually more awkward silences and accidental food spills.

But if you find yourself wanting to recreate the pottery scene from Ghost with this person? Okay, that’s a pretty strong sign.

So, What IS Love, Anyway? (Baby Don't Hurt Me)

Honestly? I think it’s different for everyone. There’s no universal checklist, no magic formula. Love is a messy, confusing, wonderful, terrifying, exhilarating, pizza-flavored mystery.

Maybe it’s the comfort of knowing someone sees you, truly sees you, even when you’re wearing mismatched socks and haven’t showered in three days.

Maybe it’s the shared joy of discovering a new favorite song. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s the feeling you get when you share that last slice of pizza, even though you *really* wanted it all for yourself.

Don't stress too much about labeling it. Just enjoy the ride. If it feels good, if it makes you happy, and if it involves minimal bear fighting...you're probably on the right track. And if it doesn't work out? Well, there's always pizza!