Emotional attraction= love?

emotional-attraction=-love?

For starters, everyone knows that physical attraction loosely translates to lust. But is emotional attraction the same as love? It’s a little confusing. I know some men who have some admirable qualities. But every time I mention it to someone, they assume I have a crush. It’s not true. I don’t like that person in a romantic capacity. But why are so many people quick to assume it? Is it the same?

For instance, I often like the mannerisms of some older men even though I have never been attracted to older men. I think it’s something about the age and experience which makes them handle everything with poise and composure that I look upto. Young men would just make impulsive decisions which are hurtful to them and others. I am often annoyed by such qualities, and yet I’m attracted to guys my age. What to make of it? What is construed as love?