As Manes said above, put simply, "it's about an intention to do your best with this person" even when things are not as easy as they could be. Sex and relationships expert Shan Boodram, expert for Bumble adds, that "love is a drive to stay bonded to someone that is hallmarked by a collection of enduring emotions and expectations." Essentially, love is a word that encompasses both past history together as well as future promises and growth.