Seventh/Love Theories

love

   [luhv] Show IPAnoun, verb, loved, lov·ing.

Origin:

bef. 900; (n.) ME; OE lufu, c. OFris luve, OHG luba, Goth lubō; (v.) ME lov ( i ) en, OE lufian; c. OFris luvia, OHG lubōn to love,L lubēre (later libēre ) to be pleasing; akin to lief

—Related forms

outlove, verb (used with object), -loved, -lov·ing.

o·ver·love, verb, -loved, -lov·ing.

—Synonyms

1. tenderness, fondness, predilection, warmth, passion, adoration.1, 2. Love, affection, devotion all mean a deep and enduringemotional regard, usually for another person. Love may apply tovarious kinds of regard: the charity of the Creator, reverentadoration toward God or toward a person, the relation of parentand child, the regard of friends for each other, romantic feelings foranother person, etc. Affection is a fondness for others that isenduring and tender, but calm. Devotion is an intense love andsteadfast, enduring loyalty to a person; it may also implyconsecration to a cause. 2. liking, inclination, regard, friendliness.15. like. 16. adore, adulate, worship.

—Antonyms

1, 2. hatred, dislike. 15, 16. detest, hate.

Three primary styles:

1. Eros – Loving an ideal person

2. Ludos – Love as a game

3. Storge – Love as friendship

Three secondary styles:

1. Mania (Eros + Ludos) – Obsessive love

2. Pragma (Ludos + Storge) – Realistic and practical love

3. Agape (Eros + Storge) – Selfless love

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So which of those styles are you?