We tend to think of being in love as this state of needing someone.
Like your other half .
But what that literally conveys.
Is a degree of emotional dependence.
Love should be known not felt.
You should love yourself enough to not need someone else ,
You should be able to function without the need of anything but food shelter clothes and sleep.
To need someone is emotional dependence .
Knowing you love some one .
Should be knowing you could live with them not without them.