You're a man feeling a passion for a special woman and could not separate if it's love or lust that you feel for her.  Lust is as much part of love she commented. 

A renowned author share some ways to find out if it is love that you feel.

You accept her for what she is.  She may not be your idea of a perfect woman you would like to marry.  But when you meet her and you overlook her imperfections, that's definitely a sign of love.  For example, if your type is a tall woman and you feel special affection for a petite lady, you may truly be in love for her.  In your case, it should be the same.  If your accept a woman for what she is, you're in love!

You want to communicate with her frequently. You can talk to her almost about anything, even sweet nothings, and never got bored.  If you cannot talk to her face to face, you will excitedly substitute it with letter or any other form of communication.

Just the mere thoughts of her make you feel terrific. According to a researcher you will feel good by just looking at her and when you have some kind of physical contact with her, that should make you feel better.  Your feeling will tell that she is special to you and by some kind of chemical reaction in you being,  your just feel happy.  Just the mere thought of her make you feel terrific.

You treat her as an equal. As far as you're concerned, she is not the weaker sex but an important person with her own needs and strengths.  This way, you consider her own needs and strengths.  You are aware that she's unlike you but very much like you; rather than treat her as the inferior gender.  This way, you consider her special.  If you treat her that way, it's definite that you truly love her says a psychologist.

You feel responsible for her.  You get this special feeling that you are responsible for her.  That you will not allow her to go home by herself very late at night.  You would insist on taking her home even if you have an early morning schedule the following day.

You are supportive of her.  Even if you don't agree with what she is going to do or what she has done, you stand by her.  Even if her decision or course of action do not turn out well, you will not put her down but continue to support her.

You respect her.  As a true love you know how to wait, you will never impose yourself and your wishes on her. You will not take advantage specially when she's most vulnerable.

You've known her long enough.  According to a researcher, if you have known her long enough but your special affection for her has not been reduced but in fact reinforced, that's a very good sign that it is love that you feel for her.

Resource:  CHIC Magazine