One of my favorite things about the OPs post is the "in love" comes before "love". I agree with the description. Being in love can be almost obsessive and all-consuming and it graduates to love over time. The more stable, honest form of being in love. At least that's how I see it. I know I have a crush when I grin from ear to ear upon seeing the person (or seeing them online even). It's a giddy sort of "I'm happy to see you and would like to squeeze you" sort of feeling. It's fun.
