Sympathy is when a person attracts you externally. Their smile, gait, eyes or style make your heart beat a little faster. But this is a superficial feeling, it comes quickly and goes away just as quickly if the external impression changes.

Infatuation is deeper. This is when we like not only the external features, but also the character of a person, their habits, manners, the way they laugh or react to the world. Here, emotional attachment appears, the desire to be close and share moments of life together.

And true love is when you accept a person entirely, even with their shortcomings. It manifests itself when you understand: yes, they have habits that irritate you, there are weaknesses, but this is what makes them unique. And you still want to stay close, take care of them, support them, enjoy the little things together.

Love is a rare gift that comes not to those who seek perfection, but to those who are willing to appreciate the real person.