Love versus Lust

Love is an intense feeling or affection and care towards another person.
Lust is a strong craving for something. In terms of intimate relationship, lust is a strong desire to get sexually intimate with the opposite sex.

According to Judith Orloff M.D's book on intuitive healing she discussed the difference between lust and love:
Pure lust is based solely on physical attraction and fantasy--it often dissipates when the "real person" surfaces.
...... However, real love, not based on idealization or projection, requires time to get to know each other. Here are some signs to watch for to differentiate pure lust from love.

SIGNS OF LUST
*You're totally focused on a person's looks and body.
*You're interested in having sex, but not in having conversations.
*You'd rather keep the relationship on a fantasy level, not discuss real feelings.
*You want to leave soon after sex rather than cuddling or breakfast the next morning.
*You are lovers, but not friends.

SIGNS OF LOVE
*You want to spend quality time together other than sex.
*You get lost in conversations and forget about the hours passing.
*You want to honestly listen to each other's feelings, make each other happy.
*He or she motivates you to be a better person.
*You want to get to meet his or her family and friends.