puppy love - A youthful infatuation, with the implication that it will not last. It is nearly always spoken of disparagingly, as by W. A. Carruthers (A Kentuckian in New York, 1834): “Oh! it is nothing more than puppy love!”
Related Terms:
- Crush: A brief but intense infatuation for someone.
- Infatuation: An intense, but short-lived passion or admiration for someone or something.
- First Love: The first time one feels genuine affection for another.
Similar Expressions:
- Young Love: Love felt by young people, often equated to being naive or inexperienced.
- High School Sweethearts: A couple who started dating in high school.
- Limerence: The state of being infatuated with another person.
Antonyms:
- Mature Love: A deep, enduring love that develops over time.
- Platonic Relationship: A relationship without romantic or sexual intent.
- Composure: Self-control and steadiness, as mature love often requires.
Witty Quotes:
- “Puppy love is adorably naive; it’s the sneezing fit of the heart.” - Cupid B. Tickledpink
- “Puppy love elephants never forget, but goldfish move on after three seconds.” – Canissa Constantingtone
Proverbs:
- First love never dies. - Expresses the lasting memory of one’s first emotional affinity.
- Love is blind. - Describes how love can affect one’s judgment.
Books, Songs, and Movies:
- Books: “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green—a tale of young love and its complexities.
- Songs: “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry—a modern anthem for puppy love.
- Movies: “Flipped”—a movie capturing the essence of a young, and initially unreciprocated, zip of love.
### Which of these is an expression referring to youthful infatuation?
- [x] Puppy love
- [ ] Mature love
- [ ] Walking in the clouds
- [ ] Trapped in a labyrinth
> **Explanation:** "Puppy love" specifically refers to a youthful infatuation, typically seen during the teenage years.
### What does ‘puppy love’ imply?
- [ ] Everlasting and deep connection
- [x] Short-lived infatuation
- [ ] Platonic admiration
- [ ] A humorous relationship
> **Explanation:** Puppy love implies a short-lived infatuation that is often regarded lightly or as a phase.
### Select the term that best matches ‘puppy love’
- [ ] Epic romance
- [x] Crush
- [ ] Year-long engagement
- [ ] Professional partnership
> **Explanation:** Crush is a term that aligns closely with puppy love in its brevity and intensity.
### Which phrase means the opposite of ‘puppy love’?
- [ ] Starstruck
- [ ] Heartthrob
- [ ] Giggle fits
- [x] Mature love
> **Explanation:** Mature love refers to a deep, enduring connection, the antithesis of brief puppy love.
Cupid B. Tickledpink leaves you with this: “May your heart always find joy in the fleeting flutters of puppy love, but remember, it’s the roots that make the rose stand tall.”
