How to identify true love and fake love

To really know that the love in your relationship is genuine or not, here are some of the signs to look out for.

How to identify true love and fake love
How to identify true love and fake love
These are 5 top signs of fake love in a relationship [Credit: LovePanky]

Is the love in your relationship real, or fake?

If it is, all you should do is keep growing the love, keep staying truthful to each other, keep drinking a lot of water, and just keep treating each other in all the good ways that will allow the relationship thrive further.

On the flipside, fake love is not something anyone would want to live with. Sadly, it is exactly what some people have in their relationships. If the relationship is based on anything different from a genuine willingness to see the other person flourish in every sense of the word, if it is based on something fleeting and temporary, then it is likely fake.

To really know that the love in your relationship is fake, here are some things you may want to watch out for:

In a relationship, fakers have a tendency to be non-communicative. They’ll provide little to no substance to what’s going on in their life. They’ll also make excuses why they “couldn’t” communicate especially when it is a little difficult to do so.

The difference between them and someone with genuine love for you is the extra effort needed to reach out when it’s not so easy.

Conflict happens in every relationship. It demonstrates a level of care which partner have for one another.

That said, every conflict demands a resolution.If you’re the only one trying to resolve any conflict or problems that arise, it’s often a telltale sign of emotional detachment and this of course, is a major sign you’ll find in people who have got only fake love for you.

They really won’t care whether the relationship works or fails.

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Are you always the one to plan things? Check on the other person? Take responsibilities and all that? If so, what concessions, if any, is your partner making? Where’s the effort on their part?

Relationship and compromise are like two peas in a pod. A lack of effort is a universal sign of disinterest – and a relationship is no different.

An authentic relationship sparks feelings of passion for each other. You’ll be curious, concerned, involved, etc in all that the other person does.

Someone who continuously acts indifferent isn’t engaged, likely detached, and unfit – not to mention unworthy – of a real relationship.

Many times, when someone doesn't really love you, you will know. There’s usually that sixth sense, that gut feeling in the pit of your stomach that keeps pricking you.

Add this to all the signs that you will see, and the picture is clear that this babe or that guy doesn't really love you. They’re only with you because they have no option, or for the money or some other fake reason.

Be honest with yourself. Are you wasting your time? Money? Energy?


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How to identify true love and fake love

Sometimes it’s difficult to tell whether you’re in a relationship with the right person for you – the person who genuinely loves you and cares about you, or with someone with whom you have a toxic bond. So, the question is:

How can you distinguish between genuine love and fake love?

Well, when you’re in a relationship that is based on true, pure, unconditional love, you feel this with every fiber of your being. You feel it in your heart. In your soul. In the depths of your being. 

And sometimes, when you have doubts about your partner’s feelings for you or you’re wondering where your relationship is headed, even if you can’t imagine living without your partner, it may, in fact, turn out that they’re not the right person for you.

10 essential differences between true love and false love that will help you dispel any doubts or concerns:

1. True love is selfless; false love is self-centered.

When you truly love someone, you are not afraid to sacrifice your own needs and wishes for your partner’s happiness. You are not afraid to make compromises for the sake of the relationship. You want to see your significant other happy and fulfilled. But, when your relationship is not based on true love, the only person you love and care about is yourself. (1)

2. True love nourishes a relationship; false love makes it toxic.

When you find genuine love, you can hope to build a healthy, happy, and long-lasting relationship with your significant other. But when you’re in a relationship which is not based on true love, your relationship will never deepen and flourish. As time passes, it’ll only get worse and worse.

3. True love thrives on honesty; false love thrives on lies.

When you and your partner love each other truly and wholeheartedly, lies, secrets, and manipulation will never be part of your relationship. Rather, you’ll both value honesty and trust – virtues which are never a part of a relationship which is based on fake love.

4. True love is pleasant; false love is bitter.

True love gives you sweet, unforgettable, precious memories and fills your life with rewarding experiences.  On the other hand, false love offers you superficial, momentary pleasures.

When the person you’re in a relationship with is truly in love with you, they treat you with kindness, patience, and compassion. They treat you with respect and dignity. And when their love isn’t true, they act coldly towards you and they treat you with disrespect.

6. True love equals loyalty; false love equals infidelity.

When you’re truly in love with your partner, the idea of cheating on them will never cross your mind. But, when what you feel for them is not real love, you’ll have no problem sharing your bed with someone other than your significant other.

7. True love protects you; false love hurts you.

When the person you’re in a relationship with is truly in love with you, they make you feel safe and protected. They’re not afraid to walk through fire to protect you from every evil in the world.

On the other hand, when your partner doesn’t truly love you, what characterizes your relationship is not safety and comfort, but worries and pain.

8. True love equals patience and understanding; false love is far from that.

When your partner loves you genuinely, they are always patient with you. They don’t think you’re “overly sensitive” or “needy” when you get emotional around them. Instead, they try to understand the reason behind your worries or sadness. Additionally, when you two have different opinions about something, they don’t judge you. Instead, they respect and value your opinions.

On the other hand, when your partner doesn’t truly love you, they don’t bother to understand your feelings, ideas, opinions, needs, and problems.

9. True love makes you feel fulfilled; false love makes you feel lonely.

True love makes you happy. It brings joy and a sense of fulfillment into your life. It makes your life more fulfilling and interesting than it is.

On the other hand, fake love drains your energy. It sucks the happiness out of you. It makes you feel lonely. Empty.

10. True love lasts forever; false love dies early.

When your partner is genuinely in love with you, they see you as an essential part of their future. They can’t imagine living without you.

On the other hand, when they’re not truly in love with you, they don’t bother to fight for you nor do they include you in their plans for the future.

How to identify true love and fake love

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