I know many aspects of another person's personality: not only advantages, but also shortcomings, vices and contradictory nature of his nature. I am aware of his thoughts and feelings. I know what's going on in his soul. I know what lies behind the social and role mask, and I know what this person really is.
To love is to care for the well-being of the one you love.
My concern is dictated by sincere love. I don't put pressure on a loved one, and I do not turn him into my property. On the contrary, my concern is the source of freedom for both of us. If you are not indifferent to me, I also care about you developing as a person. I hope that you will be able to fully realize all your possibilities. This means that I do not interfere with you doing what you are doing, although at times I feel some discomfort.
To love is to respect the dignity of the person I love.
If I love you, I see in you an independent person who does not depend on me. I respect your moral values, thoughts and feelings. I do not insist that you give up your individuality in order to conform to my ideas about you. I can let you keep your identity, I will even promote it. I will not treat you like a thing, and I will not use you to satisfy my needs.