It takes root and grows, one day at a time. Infatuation is marked by a felling of insecurity. You are excited and eager, but not genuinely happy. There are nagging doubts, unanswered questions, little bits and places about your beloved that you would just as soon not examine too closely. It might spoil the dream.
Love is quiet understanding and the mature acceptance of imperfection.
It is real. It gives you strength and grows beyond you to bolster your beloved. Miles do not separate you. Do not panic. Plan your future with confidence.