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WHAT IS LOVE?

LOVE IS DRUG

LOVE IS ART

LOVE IS NATURE

LOVE IS ANIMAL

LOVE IS FAMILY

LOVE IS GOD

LOVE IS AN INTENSE FEELING

LOVE IS CHILDREN

LOVE IS COLOUR

LOVE IS BEAUTY

LOVE IS FRIENDSHIP

The English word "love" can refer to a variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes that ranges from interpersonal affection ("I love my mother") to pleasure ("I loved that meal"). It can refer to an emotion of a strong attraction and personal attachment. It can also be a virtue representing human kindness, compassion, and affection—"the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another". As well, it may describe compassionate and affectionate actions towards other humans, one's self or animals.

IMPERSONAL LOVE

A person can be said to love an object, principle, or goal to which they are deeply committed and greatly value. People can also "love" material objects, animals, or activities if they invest themselves in bonding or otherwise identifying with those things. If sexual passion is also involved, then this feeling is called paraphilia.

INTERPERSONAL LOVEInterpersonal love refers to love between human beings. It is a more potent sentiment than a simple liking for another. Unrequited love refers to those feelings of love that are not reciprocated. Interpersonal love is most closely associated with interpersonal relationships. Such love might exist between family members, friends, and couples. There are also a number of psychological disorders related to love, such as erotomania.

Erotomania is a type of delusional disorder where the affected person believes that another person is in love with him or her. This belief is usually applied to someone with higher status or a famous person, but can also be applied to a complete stranger.

TYPES OF LOVE

• Some people have categorized four forms interpersonal love based on ancient Greek preceden

TYPES OF LOVE HISTORICALLY

The ancient Greeks defined following types of love that exist in human relationships:oPhilia oErosoAgapeoStorgeoXeniaoLudusoPragmaoPhilautia

EROSEROS is a affectionate love that tends to be possessive and intimateIt is far more inclusive than just sexual love, an example is Romeo and Juliet

Philia

Philia is about special friendships; they may be mates team members,Sisterhood brotherhood, fellowship or the like where people shareIntimacy and equality with trust and respect for each other.

Storge is the love found in families: the love of parent for child and child for parent.

Storge

XENIAXenia is LOVE that manifests as hospitality. Through hospitality XENIA, strangers become grateful friends in a world that is not always friendly.

AgapeAgape is a non-possessive love and concern for the well being of others; a selfless love for humanity and the will of the self in ‘devotion to neighbour’. This is a therapeutic attitude to be developed, what Carl Rogers encourages in his client-centred therapy. Nygren sees Agape “as spontaneous, unmotivated, indifferent to value, creative, unlimited, unconditioned, and un-calculating.”

Ludus

Ludus is playful or uncommitted love. It can involve activities such as teasing and dancing, or more overt flirting, seducing, and conjugating. The focus is on fun, and sometimes on conquest, with no strings attached. Ludus relationships are casual, undemanding, and uncomplicated but, for all that, can be very long-lasting.

PragmaPragma is a kind of practical love founded on reason or duty and one’s longer-term interests. Sexual attraction takes a back seat in favor of personal qualities and compatibilities, shared goals, and making it work. In the days of arranged marriages, pragma must have been very common

Philautia is self-love, which can be healthy or unhealthy.

Philautia

The Psychology of Love

psychology depicts love as a cognitive and social phenomenon. Psychologist Robert Sternberg argued that love has three different components: intimacy, commitment, and passion.

PSYCHOLOGICAL BASIS

Intimacy is a form in which two people share confidences and various details of their personal lives, and is usually shown in friendships and romantic love affairs. Commitment, on the other hand, is the expectation that the relationship is permanent. The last and most common form of love is sexual attraction and passion. Passionate love is shown in infatuation as well as romantic love.