Love is blind Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Bias The phrase implies a person in love might ignore the negative traits of their partner. She forgave him too easily, but then, love is blind. Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Sense Used metaphorically, 'blind' means lacking perception, awareness, or discernment. He never notices her shortcomings—love is blind, after all. Pro Tip 3/3Casual Expression It's informal and often used among friends or in casual conversations, not formal settings. They say love is blind, but I just think he's smitten.