1. Effortless and Eternal Attraction When we are truly in love with someone, we discover moments of love and affection in the most normal of situations. We never have to "try" to spice things up. Everything seems fun and effortless just the way it is. We never have to try to go out of our way to please the person. Love exists in the simplest things we do together. There is no need to convince or force anything on each other. 2. Mutual Respect Respect for each other is the most important factor to sustain true love. It comes from giving each other enough space for personal growth and never crossing the line, no matter what. 3. Acceptance When we are in true love, we naturally accept the person for his or her positives, as well as for negatives. It opens up our perspectives, and we see and learn things we wouldn’t have otherwise experienced. True love changes us and how we think. It harmonizes all differences. There is no judgment, and we become open to receiving and accepting love, exactly the way it is. 4. Selflessness We experience true love only when we have something to give. To receive love, we must give love. It's not about fulfilling our own selfish desires, but about working on a common goal. It's about being selfless and caring about our partner’s needs as much as caring about our own. 5. Trust Needless to say, trust is the most basic foundation of true love. While it is crucial to trust the person with whom we are in love, it is equally important to trust ourselves. True love makes us feel vulnerable without being fearful or defensive. Loyalty in relationships not only brings emotional stability, but also increases intimacy levels. When two people live with love and unity, there is no fear of getting hurt. In unity, love grows and strengthens with time. 6. Healing Love heals and ousts fear. It makes us feel safe and protected. We feel at peace and we feel at home with our loved ones, wherever we are. True love never hurts because there is no ego involved. True love only heals pain from the past and gives us the strength to love again. 7. Growth True love always favors personal and spiritual growth. It's a natural process that is essential for our happiness and freedom. Everything needs to grow to survive: plants, animals and all living cells on this planet.