[Argus]

Love is, essentially, putting the interests of the loved one above your own. It is the opposite of pride, which puts the self first before all others. This may entail sacrifice or self-denial (they are not identical), depending on the circumstances. Why is this difficult to understand?

[tbird5]

"Love is, essentially, putting the interests of the loved one above your own"

You want your loved one to be happy, because it can be hell for YOU if he's unhappy.