If you get butterflies in your stomach then do you have to love that person romantically?

Question

I noticed that sometimes when I talk to this one friend on AIM, in person, or even just think about her, I get butterflies in my stomach. Only sometimes, not always. But just because that happens, does that mean I love her in a romantic way, or just as a really good friend?

Answer 1

Who says that your 'butterflies' need have anything to do with 'Romance'...?  Is it ordained that this is what these feelings mean?

Personally, I do get rather (very) tired of people assuming that if 'you experience this or that, then it must mean this or that'.  

How about butterflies being a symptom of fear, a fear or discovery as to what it is you are truly about ....those things that go on inside your heart n head that you would much rather not be spoken of out loud!

Them what creates anxiety!

How do you experience the difference between anxiety, fear, butterflies, heartache etc?

Sorry, I don't mean to rain on your question, but your feelings of butterflies are something seen to be taken for granted, and I'm looking to question such clarity's.

Sash.

Answer 2

It can be both.

You will know for sure as time passes.

Answer 3

Ur butterflies might be feelings of lust instead of love.