Lust my friend’s is physical and love is mental. Picture this: You haven’t seen your girlfriend’s in over a month. They’re dying to hear about the new man you’re dating and how things are going so far. Somehow you can only describe him in a physical manner. His amazing eyes, his gorgeous hair, and the fast car he drives. They’re asking for details about where you feel this romance may lead. You keep bringing up the wet and wild sex you two just had. Stop right there!

Lust my friend’s is physical and love is mental. Physical attraction to the person is important, but it’s not the end all be all. If you’ve been on more than 3 dates, and you have nothing more than their derriere, or the romp you two just had in the shower to discuss then you have a serious case of the “Lust’s”! Needless to say this person hasn’t quite penetrated your psyche yet. So at this point the farthest they can take you is their sheets. Love is absolutely beautiful.

Lust only lasts for a moment but love can last a lifetime. We all know that the person at the gym who does 150 squats has the best gluteus maximus you’ve seen this side of Maxim magazine, but this same person also has the worst attitude known to man. Sure he or she looks great in a pair of jeans, but the way they treated the waitress at the restaurant will say and tell you a lot more about their character. The heart is the true measure of the person. Love is absolutely beautiful.

Lust is a one-sided feeling and love is an all over emotion. When you’re in love your toes feel it. You’re glowing. You’re nicer to almost everyone. I can go on and on, but I’m sure you get the point or know the feeling. Lust is like that annoying quick pit stop you make at McDonald’s because you’re so hungry you’ll eat anything! After you fulfill your appetite you’ll kick yourself later for settling on a Big Mac when you could’ve had a meal that was more sustainable and nutritious.