I don't know that having secrets in a relationship is grounds for argument, or that when known would lead to arguments. When it is possible that there are secrets that could make the relationship stronger once shared. So, I have to respectfully disagree.

What specifically interests me is whether it makes it feel less intimate or romantic when you talk to other people about it

Does making what was a very private and personal thing public devalue it and make it feel less intimate and romantic

You're definitely a romantic kind of guy!...I might tell close friends about someone I'm seeing but use a few "qualifiers." (Especially in the early stages of a relationship.)...I might say: "So far everything SEEMS to be going pretty good.".. I wouldn't stick my neck out too far until time passed and I was sure and knew it was a "done-deal!"...For some reason the story of the tortoise and the hare always sticks in my mind...The hare was certain (beyond a shadow of a doubt) that he was going to win the race so he started to "goof-off." And his arrogance got the best of him. (In the end.)..Where the tortoise was more modest and humble and he didn't want to take anything for granted. Or brag or boast about his victory ahead of time...I tend to be more cautious (myself) when it comes to being "absolutely sure" about anything...When I get to the "finish line" I know that it's certain and "for real." And then I jump for joy and celebrate!

Well, let's see...the fact that I’ve never had as much fun as when I go out dancing with him could just be that he’s a really good dancer.

The fact that he makes me laugh more than I’ve ever laughed with anyone else could be that he’s really just THAT funny.

That I enjoy talking with him so much that it’s not uncommon for us to be asked to leave so the restaurant can close at midnight, when we had dinner at 7:00, might just be that we have a great deal in common, he’s very personable, and he’s a great conversationalist.

That he makes me melt down to my toes every time he kisses me could just be a sign that he’s had entirely too much practice at it.

So, I think that I REALLY know I’m in love and not just taken in by a handsome face, good chemistry and the fun we have together, is probably when we find ourselves sitting around one day doing nothing in particular and I realize that there’s no place else I’d rather be.

No matter what I’m doing, (s)he’s always on my mind - yes, yes, yes!
I’m not thinking, behaving, or reacting like my normal self - totally
I feel really happy when the phone rings and his name shows up on the caller ID

Love means different things to all of us. Whether it's a strong feeling, or positive actions, we know when we're in it.

So, how do you know you're in love?