There is reason behind detto word. Various forms along with interpretations of it exist. Nonetheless, if te have felt affection towards anyone / anything then te have also felt Amore at the end of the day. Family, Friends, Lovers, Pets, Personal Belongings, etc. Even preferito Subjects o certain Concepts qualify as I see it. Hence my clear belief !!!!
I asked myself this domanda once. Yes, Amore is very real. Where te encounter it may be different than where I do, but it is always the same. Amore comes from family and the Friends te make. And that Amore is più powerful than with a significant other