Yes, people have lost the real sense of the word, often replacing it with simple self gratification or lust.
It's why genuine friendships almost don't exist anymore, and everyone thinks the minute you care about another human being, it's automatically "romantic" ... because how can you possibly actually care about someone, unless you're in lust with them, right? They've lost the whole concept that you can care deeply about other people without it being anything like that. That love can be like that. That friendship is platonic LOVE, not just a body with a pulse to watch movies with.
Sad, because the human heart will always seek the real thing, but today it's become so rare!
I know. It really is so sad.. I was hoping this post would get a little more attention than it did, just because it's such an important thing. Thanks for all of your lovely comments!