Love is not

Love is not grasping,
Love is not controlling,
Love is not jealous,
Love is not angry,
Love is not ultimatums,
Love is not an addiction,
Love is not something that can be planned,
Love is not demanding.
Love is not shallow.

Love is knowing someone's flaws and loving them in spite of them.
Love is knowing that they may not be right for you despite the love but loving them anyway.
Love is wanting what's best for your love.
Love is realizing that everyone grows and changes at their own pace and letting them do it without complaint.
Love is valuing your time together.
Love is eternal.
Love is honesty.
Love is trust.