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What is love ?
Who loves you ?
Who do you love ?
Sex , love , what is the difference ?
Who loves you ?
Who do you love ?
Sex , love , what is the difference ?
I'm sure Smithers could give you a pretty good explanation...:
What is love ?
Who loves you ?
Who do you love ?
Sex , love , what is the difference ?
What's love got to do with it?
What's love, but a second hand emotion?
P.S. i love you, MrBurns
And I you springhill, thats the nature of love.
A strong psychological connection to anything one chooses.
I have been told that the ancient Greeks had 4 different words for what we call love.
There are different types of love.
OK I'll bite tell me more.
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.
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
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.
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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