Difference between love and care

Posted By: Sm Adminon: December 09, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Love:
Love is the strong emotion for someone. It is felt for the special person in someone’s life. It is commitment for a long term. Sometimes the feeling is very intense that you cannot control. Love is usually involuntary. It is not something that an individual forces, but something that happens naturally.
Care:
Care is just the feeling of concern for someone. It is just for a short term which can be felt for the family, friends and relatives. Caring for someone is more of a friendly behavior. You can care for someone even if this person is not closely related to you.
Differences:

Basis	Love	Care
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	A strong feeling of affection	The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something
Synonyms	Emotion, tenderness, fondness, devotion and crush	Responsibility, concern, alertness, precaution
Antonyms	Hatred, dislike, hate	Aid, benefit, calm and relief
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /lʌv/ Eng (US): /ləv/	Eng (UK): /kɛː/ Eng (US): /ker/
Types	The types of love are: Eros Ludus Storage Pragma Mania Agape	The types of care are: Foster care Residential care External placement Respite care
Word origin	The word love was originated from the Middle English, Old English lufu. It was used before 12th century.	The word care was originated before 900.
Refers	It could be familial or storge, romantic or eros, brotherly or agape, or platonic or philia.	Care refers to a feeling of concern or interest or the act of attending to someone or something.
Duration	Love is a long term commitment.	Care is a short-term commitment.
Nature	Love is an intense emotion mostly felt towards the opposite sex.	Care is mostly associated with friendship and concern.
Voluntary/involuntary behavior	Love is an involuntary action.	Care is not an involuntary action.
Relationship	In love, a very personal relationship exists.	In care, it is not so. Care can even be displayed towards an individual with whom a person relationship is not maintained.
Advantages/Benefits	Its advantages are: There would be someone by your side. It makes life more exciting and enjoyable. It can motivate you to be a better person.
Disadvantages	Its disadvantages are: It affects our life. Some people commit suicides due to breakup of their relationship. It hampers the study. It adds drama to your life. You lose your privacy and freedom.
Example in Sentence	Children love to watch cartoons. Love is the most beautiful feeling in the world.	Please take care of yourself. The family doctor provided her a daily routine of diet for the complete care of her baby as she was pregnant.