I personally love many things not just my wife. Like for you, love to me means a deep connection and I feel it towards many people and even things. Usually when I love someone I will be loving that person forever. I still have a very deep love for most of the women I used to be with in my life and if they would ever call on to me for help I would make sure they would be helped.
I feel that love makes every thing better and live fulfilling. When I am having issue with my wife I focus on love. I try to love her stronger and usually that comes right back at me and solves all the problems....
I think you are a really nice person. :) And yes I agree with you, love is really important because it makes everything better.