Love is a verb of action. Love is not a feeling.
Affection and desire are felt inside our heart.
Love is demonstrated by doing things.
What we feel inside, the emotions are joy, trust, interest, acceptance, attraction.
When we say “i love you”, it should really mean “i am there for you, to do the things that needs to be done to help you grow, be happy, feel good about yourself, to warm your body and your soul.”