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I have been told that the ancient Greeks had 4 different words for what we call love.

There are different types of love.
 
MrBurns said:
OK I'll bite tell me more.
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I had to look it up... good old Wikipedia

There are several Greek words for love, as the Greek language distinguishes how the word Ancient Greek has four distinct words for love: agape, eros, philia, and storgē. However, as with other languages, it has been historically difficult to separate the meanings of these words. Nonetheless, the senses in which these words were generally used are given below.

Agapē (αγάπη agápē) means "love" in modern day Greek, such as in the term s'agapo (Σ'αγαπώ), which means "I love you." In Ancient Greek, it often refers to a general affection rather than the attraction suggested by "eros." Agape is used in ancient texts to denote feelings for a good meal, one's children, and the feelings for a spouse. It can be described as the feeling of being content or holding one in high regard.

Eros (ερως érōs) is passionate love, with sensual desire and longing. The Modern Greek word "erotas" means "(romantic) love;" however, eros does not have to be sexual in nature. Eros can be interpreted as a love for someone whom you love more than the philia, love of friendship. It can also apply to dating relationships as well as marriage. Plato refined his own definition: Although eros is initially felt for a person, with contemplation it becomes an appreciation of the beauty within that person, or even becomes appreciation of beauty itself. It should be noted Plato does not talk of physical attraction as a necessary part of love, hence the use of the word platonic to mean, "without physical attraction." Plato also said eros helps the soul recall knowledge of beauty, and contributes to an understanding of spiritual truth. Lovers and philosophers are all inspired to seek truth by eros. The most famous ancient work on the subject of eros is Plato's Symposium, which is a discussion among the students of Socrates on the nature of eros.

Philia (φιλία philia) means friendship in modern Greek. It is a dispassionate virtuous love, a concept developed by Aristotle. It includes loyalty to friends, family, and community, and requires virtue, equality and familiarity. In ancient texts, philos denoted a general type of love, used for love between family, between friends, a desire or enjoyment of an activity, as well as between lovers.

Storge (στοργή storgē) means "affection" in ancient and modern Greek. It is natural affection, like that felt by parents for offspring. Rarely used in ancient works, and then almost exclusively as a descriptor of relationships within the family. It is also known to express mere acceptance or putting up with situations, as in "loving" the tyrant.
Thelema (θέλημα thélēma) means "desire" in ancient and modern Greek. It is the desire to do something, to be occupied, or to be in prominence.
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Being in Love is never having to say you are sorry.

Original gg quote 1969.

Stolen by movie moguls.

gg
 
I love my children
I love my mates
I love my ex wife
I love gorgeous young things
I love brandy, hamburgers, sandwiches, and so on..........

But love of a special person.............. thats special;)
 
Love is staying warm in a wet sleeping bag with your lovers hair on your face during a storm where your tent has blown away on a fall night in Colorado.

Or is that staying warm?
Or is love staying warm?
Or is warmness love?

And Socrates took the potion , what a waste.

gg
 
This did the email boogie some time ago:

What Kids think about Love

Hilarious answers from 5-year-old kids about the meaning of love

When a group of 4 to 8 year-olds where asked the question, "What does love mean?", the answers were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think...

When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.
Billy - age 4

Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.
Karl - age 5

Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French fries without making them give you any of theirs.
Chrissy - age 6

Love is what makes you smile when you''re tired.
Terri - age 4

Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK.
Danny - age 7

Love is when you kiss all the time. Then when you get tired of kissing, you still want to be together and you talk more.
Emily - age 8

Love is what''s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.
Bobby - age 7

If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate.
Nikka - age 6

Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday.
Noelle - age 7

Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well.
Tommy - age 6

My mommy loves me more than anybody .You don''t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.
Clare - age 6

Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.
Elaine-age 5

Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Brad Pitt.
Chris - age 7

Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.
Mary Ann - age 4

I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones.
Lauren - age 4

When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you.
Karen - age 7

You really shouldn''t say ''I love you'' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.
Jessica - age 8
 
The missus because she puts up with me.

The kids, particularly now that they have left home.

The dog because he wags his tail even on bad days.

Whisky, wine, beer and a smoke

Love is life, and lucky to have it
 
wayneL said:
This did the email boogie some time ago:

What Kids think about Love

Hilarious answers from 5-year-old kids about the meaning of love
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The innocence of youth.
Someone better give these kids a reality check.
Wonder if they will give the same answers in 20 years time, once someone has ripped their heart out & wiped their @ss with it?
 
Wayne, those kids' responses are gorgeous. Pity we don't retain the wisdom of the young as we get older.

For what it's worth, I think too many of us put the label of 'love' on what is just a biological urge. If we were more honest about this, perhaps we'd have fewer failed relationships.

Dunno, really. Maybe I'm just too cynical.
 
Julia said:
Wayne, those kids' responses are gorgeous. Pity we don't retain the wisdom of the young as we get older.

For what it's worth, I think too many of us put the label of 'love' on what is just a biological urge. If we were more honest about this, perhaps we'd have fewer failed relationships.

Dunno, really. Maybe I'm just too cynical.
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How often do you see couples that say they are "in love" and it is glaringly obvious (to a real observer) there are ulterior motives in play. A variable time later they are not "in love" anymore. Love is derived from thought and is easily misinterpreted, especially by young people with a limited understanding and highly desirous urges for physical closeness, financial and social gain .
 
Wysiwyg said:
How often do you see couples that say they are "in love" and it is glaringly obvious (to a real observer) there are ulterior motives in play. A variable time later they are not "in love" anymore. Love is derived from thought and is easily misinterpreted, especially by young people with a limited understanding and highly desirous urges for physical closeness, financial and social gain .
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Couldn't agree more, have friends who are engaged and it's like watching a slow moving train wreck. Too financially entwined to get out of it. Shame, she's hot ;)
 

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