What is love?

Such a short, simple, and over-used word. LOVE. But, what the hell does it mean? Sure, i've given it plenty of thought, dated plenty of boys. I thought i was in love once, when i look back on it i used to be so completely sure that i was in love with that guy. Now that i am older, and got over my obsession i guess you could call it, i realize it was nothing of the sort. I was merely intrigued by the idea of loving someone, and them loving me back equally, if not more. I hate to say it, and i know it sounds cliche, but i'd enjoy finding some sort of real, true love someday. I'm not talking about the 'i love you mom' kinda thing, i'm talking about my significant other, even though that's a little too far. When i get older, i'm going to have an amazing guy bestfriend, and that is who i will marry. When you marry your bestfriend, you have a lifetime full of joy. I don't want to have to wait until i'm older, though. i'd like to find someone in my near future to love and care for me, as i will for them. It seems so hard these days, especially in this horrid town, where everyone knows everyone, and nobody keeps a true relationship. I could be the perfect girlfriend to someone who was actually willing to commit.