Love is an extremely delicate emotion, and eternal devotion to another is an expression of fondness that is rarely found in today's society. To feel loved is to feel worthy; worthy of impacting on another person's life in a multitude of positive ways. Love can be expressed through words or actions, and neither is less valuable than the other. Never be afraid to love, for the rewards greatly outweigh the conflicts.
Always love, because life is too short for such a powerful and enchanting emotion to go to waste.