Love is...

You tell us just what real love is

‘...looking like you're interested when he's drunk and you're sober, and you've already heard the story a million times before!'

Sarah Beeny, TV presenter and founder of www.mysinglefriend.com

 

‘...my husband taping 'Corrie' and 'Emmerdale' for me when I'm at work. I often do long shifts at the airport and it's so thoughtful of him to make sure I don't miss an episode!' 

Lorraine Masters, Bloxham, Oxfordshire

 

‘...being kind, even when you're tired, irritable and utterly fed up with the world. Being generous to the people closest to you is a wonderful way of showing love.'

Cathy Kelly, author

 

‘...when your partner tells you that you still look lovely even though you've caught a hideous cold and are sneezing, coughing and spluttering. I may have a bright red, runny nose, but to him, I still look like a Hollywood actress!'

Ginette Hughes, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

 

‘...knowing my husband, Ian, will always tell me the truth, however hard it may be to hear - but in the kindest, most loving way. And knowing that we will never run out of things to talk about - we can talk for hours and hours.'

Caryn Franklin, presenter of 'The Clothes Show' on UKTV Style

 

‘...warming your cold feet on your husband's while in bed on a cold winter's night. If he doesn't wince, you know it must be love.'

Kathryn Freeman, London

 

‘...sharing the highs and the lows, knowing that, whatever happens, you're never alone. Love lets you know that you're accepted for who you are, not what you've become. It's my 'safe house' from the world.'

Nicky Hambleton-Jones, TV presenter

 

‘...knowing at a glance when the one you love needs a hug. It's the best way to make them feel appreciated and show them you care.'

Anna Doherty, Luton, Bedfordshire

 

‘...tolerating the constant parenting tips from your interfering mother-in-law. What I would give to be able to tell her what I think of her advice!'  

Diane Bennett, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire

 

‘...thinking that the object of your affections is better than you, but never actually letting on to him that you feel that way.'

Janet Ellis, TV presenter

 

‘...your partner insisting that he has the burnt toast, even when you both know you were responsible. I've learnt that it's the sign of a good relationship when someone takes the blame for you and always puts you first - even when it comes to the small things in life.'

Laura Crawford, Glasgow

 

‘...being able to undo your jeans after a big meal and not feeling embarrassed!'

Sara Trayman, Ilford, Essex

 

‘...your husband of 35 years saying you are even more beautiful than the day he married you. It's reassuring to know I still have the same effect on my husband as I did when we first met.' 

Audrey Jackson, Malahide, Co Dublin

 

‘...being woman enough to say sorry - even when you know you're right.'

Andrea McLean, 'Loose Women' and GMTV weather presenter

 

‘...being able to walk around in tatty old flannel pyjamas and worn-out slippers, knowing that your husband still fancies you. Mine has convinced me that I still look attractive in clothes with elasticated waistbands.'

Wendy Nicholson, Leyland, Lancashire

 

 ‘...going for a walk hand-in-hand and not caring that it's raining. There's something so romantic about sloshing through puddles.'

Helen Sweeting, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

 

Over to you! What does love mean to you? Tell us in the comments box below...