Looking for the answers
The search threw up some interesting answers. One of them said that being in love is a chemical state and an emotional one too. As the chemicals and emotions change, the state of being in love may change. This argument suggested that it could be of a temporary nature but made no reference to it being an illusion. Another said that, more than chemicals and emotions, it is defined by behaviour, which is real and backed by habit and reason. This source negates the theory of love being an illusion.
My take Love illusion on love
Well, it is no illusion simply because it feels real to the person in love. Transient or permanent, you feel and experience love's every effect. The high of a stolen glance, the low of a furious fight, the joy of spending time together and the sorrow of a betrayal are all the effects that we experience for real. This is not an illusion.
Love is not blind either
It does not blind you to the faults of your lover; it simply makes those faults more acceptable, thus creating a perfect environment for mutual respect and growth. The day that love fades away, these very eccentricities appear starker than they are and may be a bit too much for us to handle.
It is the perfect anaesthetic for our perceptions We tend to be judgmental a lot of the time. It works as the perfect anaesthetic, numbing judgement to allow us to experience bliss in its purest form. It allows us to accept and be accepted without pressure or judgement. It gives us the passion and strength to fight for ou