No dictionary answers please.
2006-06-05 12:14:18 · 9 answers · asked by her half dead lover 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
You know my answer but I'll put it anyways, (1)God is love and He loves us unconditionally and (2)I Corinthians 13:4-8a4---Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8Love never fails.
~That's what I believe love is.
2006-06-05 15:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by Loved By Someone Above 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The philosophers have identified four types of love.
These are eros, storge, philia, and agape.
Eros is romantic or sexual love.
Storge is affectionate love. It happens between friends, family members, and between people and animals.
Philia is friendship love. True friendship is not simply being with buddies that you have a good time with together, but in true friendship there is a specific type of love for the other which is not sexual. Such a friend will be with you not only in good times but in bad too. Philia is based upon common interests and/or a common world-view. Philia does not exist between people who have nothing in common.
Agape is unselfish love as God loves. For the Christian this love is universal and is applied to friend and enemy alike. It is not a feeling but a will that good be done for the other person as God wills it. Agape is the result of God's grace.
2006-06-05 12:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Catholic Philosopher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's great to read other people's research, and learn quick...
Thanks for the useful info, the four types of love: eros, storge, philia, and agape.
I suppose the next step would be to intensify it in each category.
OK, if you are only looking for one word, and one word only, I must say it is: "comfort."
The first word that comes to mind is "giving." But you must be comfortable with giving, or it has little value.
The more comfortable you are with a person the more you love that person.
2006-06-05 13:06:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Robert Sternberg's research, "Love" is an emotion consisting of three components: intimacy, passion & committment.
Intimacy, the feeling close and connected to someone (developed through sharing and very good communications over time). Intimacy is what makes you want to share and offer emotional and material support to each other.
-Intimacy alone is Liking (true friendship without passion or long-term commitment)
Passion, the feeling physically aroused and attracted to someone. Passion is what makes you feel "in love" and is the feeling most associated with love. It also rises quickly and strongly influences and biases your judgment.
-Passion alone is Infatuation (passionate, obsessive love at first sight without intimacy or commitment)
Commitment, pledging to your self and each other to strengthen the feelings of love and to actively maintain the relationship. Commitment is what makes you want to be serious, have a serious relationship and promise to be there for the other person if things get tough.
-Commitment alone is Empty Love (decision to love another without intimacy or passion)
Romantic Love: Intimacy & Passion, no Commitment
-Lovers physically and emotionally attracted to each other but without commitment
-“As in a summer romance”
Companionate Love: Intimacy & Commitment, but no Passion
-Long-term committed friendships or a marriage in which the passion has faded
-I love you but I’m not IN love with you
Fatuous Love: Passion & Commitment, but no Intimacy
-Commitment based on passion with without time for intimacy to develop
-Shallow relationship such as a whirlwind courtship
Consummate Love: A complete love consisting of all three components
2006-06-06 02:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by Chuck W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being able to emotionally and physically understand and support your partners needs. Love is not just a four letter word. You have to have a emotional connection with the other person and be able to talk about ANYTHING and EVERYTHING.
2006-06-05 12:22:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One word that we use to explain a hundred million emotions and feelings. It's so multi-facetted and complex. It's pretty silly we just use one word. I think the Greeks were on to something when they broke it down into many like agape and eros. I can't remember them all--maybe that is why we just use one word.
2006-06-06 00:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by adieu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An understanding, accepting, respectful and happy feeling towards another.
2006-06-05 12:17:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go find out yourself.
i think everyone has different thoughts about love. since everyone is different, they have their own thoughts and feelings about it naturually. my opinion is that love is everlasting, and something you shouldnt mess with. love when two souls become one...
2006-06-05 12:18:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love is the god in the other.
2006-06-05 13:48:35 · answer #9 · answered by Maus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋