No. Jainism does not forbid love as a natural feeling. What is discouraged is obsessive attachment (raga) and unrestrained passions, because they bind the soul with karma.

Key points:

• Love as a virtue: Trust, kindness, and compassion toward all beings (maitri, karuṇā) are encouraged.
• Family life in Jainism: Householders can have loving relationships, but should practice self-control, honesty, non-violence, and moral conduct.
• For ascetics: Celibacy is required; monks and nuns avoid romantic/erotic attachments to protect spiritual progress.
• Spiritual aim: Channel love into universal goodwill and service, rather than possessiveness or harm.

In short, love itself isn’t forbidden, but attachment and desires that lead to harming others or generating negative karma are what Jain teachings caution against. If you’d like, I can share brief verses from Jain texts that discuss how to cultivate virtuous, non-harmful love.