Types Of Love
Who would think that there are different types of love! Experts agree that there are clearly 7 well defined love types that have their own idiosyncrasies, character, flaws and attributes. Since man stepped foot on this earth discovering love has been an integral part of the holistic being. Without love, what is the purpose of life? Each one of us needs to be loved and to love.
Learn about natural love or as the ancients called it AGAPE. Or the love of family Storge. The enduring love based on friendship known as Pragma. The deepest love of them all, by loving unconditionally Philautia. Of the love of friends and communication Philla. Or those that are playful in love, almost narcissistic Ludus. And finally discover intimate and sexual love of Eros.
This site is dedicated the different types of love, how they can impact upon your live and those you care for.
Agape
“Agape love” is not similar to the type of “natural love” that we as people with sinful nature produce. Our “natural love” is the kind that spirals inward and only zeroes on our loved ones and ourselves.
Storge
Storge is one such concept that aims to explain the love parents feel towards a child, and vice versa. While not limited to the parent-child dynamic, storgic love is defined loosely as a familial love.
Pragma
The pragmatic lover will often have a very clear idea of the kind of person they would like to have as a partner. Their idea of what their partner should be can be precise down to very exact physical features, character traits, lifestyle and outlook.
Philautia
Philautia is mainly a matter of unconditional self-acceptance, with a moment of appreciation and empathy for oneself thrown in. Can you acknowledge yourself unconditionally…
Philia
Philia, often translated “brotherly love”, is one of the four ancient Greek words for love: philia, storge, agape and Eros. In Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, philia is usually translated as “friendship” or affection. The complete opposite to philia is called a phobia.
Ludus
Ludus, or Playful love is assigned the color blue in Lee´s color wheel. It was described by the Greeks as the kind of love felt by young lovers or children. Ludus is defined as “sport or play” so this type of lover tends to view love as a game.
Eros
Eros (the Greek counterpart of the Roman Cupid) is well known as the boyish cherubic figure depicted in all forms of art. The myths involving Eros as the son of Aphrodite (Venus) and Ares (Mars) were formed much later than the original myth.