Love is a feeling we all yearn for. Either to have someone to love, or to be loved dearly by someone else. People have often tried to describe it in many scientific definitions, but it can be said that love is one feeling which science alone cannot explain. Although, there are many psychologists who have… Continue reading What Is Consummate Love? Definition and Examples
What Is Eros Love? Definition and Examples
Eros love is the Classic Greek word that represents passionate and romantic love, and is the basis of the word “erotic.” As the types of Greek love go, it is the one that is NOT Platonic love (which only Greek in name, but not of cultural origin), as it does involved a physical component. However, Plato himself (who… Continue reading What Is Eros Love? Definition and Examples
What Is Phileo Love? Definition and Examples
All humans have a strong affection or association with either humans or other objects. In the different hundreds of languages, the word “love” is used flexibly on different object/humans to express various emotions. The Greek language is one that has popularly given the word love other names, to show what exactly they mean. There are… Continue reading What Is Phileo Love? Definition and Examples
What Is Platonic Love? Definition & Examples
Put simply, Platonic Love is love without physical attraction. It was never called this by Plato himself (for whom it was named), but it is a form of love he discussed extensively. Some other forms of love that would fall into the “Platonic” category are Agape love, Philia love, and more, since these forms of love don’t… Continue reading What Is Platonic Love? Definition & Examples
What Is Storge Love? Definitions and Examples
What Is Storge Love? Definition & More Storge Love is a concept from Classic Greece that means “familial love” or “love of ones family & friends” and considered love that we sense instinctually. It is conceptually similar to Philia love. The word “Storge” has its origins from the Ancient Greek language. It is pronounced STOR-jay. The… Continue reading What Is Storge Love? Definitions and Examples
What Is Philia Love? | Definition and Examples
Philia love is a concept that comes to us from Ancient Greece and is most often translated as an “affection” or a “brotherly love.” TYPES OF PHILIA LOVE Aristotle wrote of 3 types of “philia” these are: Friendships of Utility – These are generally transactional “friends” like a cashier at a gas station. In modern times… Continue reading What Is Philia Love? | Definition and Examples
What Is Agape Love? Definitions and Examples
What Is Agape Love? Definition & Examples The word agape originated in Ancient Greece and is considered the highest form of love. It is the broad, or “universal,” form of love that includes things like “love of all people” and “love of the Earth.” Within Christianity, agape is considered the Love of God or Christ. Every one… Continue reading What Is Agape Love? Definitions and Examples
Definitions of Love Throughout The World
According the basic dictionary definition, love is a strong or passionate feeling towards someone or something. Love has been defined many ways in many cultures, and below you will find a list of the many ways of love defined throughout the world and across time. GREEKS & LOVE Here are some the Greek types of love.… Continue reading Definitions of Love Throughout The World
Sternberg’s Triangular Theory Of Love
Amongst the types of love psychology, this theory was advanced by Robert Sternberg. The theory proposes three building blocks which must be present for love to be complete. Absence of one or more blocks in a love relationship can lead to its disintegration. THE THREE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LOVE PASSION This is mainly associated with… Continue reading Sternberg’s Triangular Theory Of Love
The Three Types of Love in the Bible
Irrespective of your status, race or the economics, everyone values love & recognizes that it is love that shapes what is true and good. The term “love” has always been used so broadly to describe a strong feeling or emotion towards, for, or between someone or something, and more specific definitions of love for different relationships have… Continue reading The Three Types of Love in the Bible