Valentines Day: 10 most misunderstood things about love

When it comes to love, we all have our own different definitions of an ideal romantic relationship. A few misunderstandings and it does not take long for disappointments and heartbreaks to creep in.

Norma Cairns, Counselling Psychologist with Life Works Dubai, shares with Gulf News the 10 most misunderstood things about love. 

1. If I fall in love, I'll be happy all the time: A romantic relationship could be a significant part of your life, but being happy is about all the different areas in your life- your work, your family and others. 

2. If I love my partner, he or she will love me too

3. If I show that I need him or her, I'll be happy and so will my partner. 

4. I don't have to work at my relationship - he or she should just love me: We need to continually work at our relationships. 

5. My partner loves me so much that even if I betray him/her, I'll be forgiven: Taking a relationship for granted wont do much good to it! 

6. If we're having a hard time, having a(nother) baby will make everything alright

7. Once he or she knows I love him or her, I'll be able to change him or her: Accepting your partner the way they are is important, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. 

8. Romantic love is the same as true love. 

9. Being besotted or smitten is the same as true love.

10. If he or she loves me, I don't have to keep working on my own personal growth: Your personal growth is a major contributor to your relationship as well.