LOVE IS THE WORD

The ancient Greeks had several words for types of love:

Eros

Erotic love.

Philia

Philia is described as friendship, brotherliness, as well as connections of affection and fondness, or liking.

Ludus

This love manifests as flirting, and is greatly associated with young love.

Storge

Affection you feel for family or anyone that you feel to be family. Maybe even a sports team.

Agape

Unconditional love. It has been used in Christianity to explain the love of God for man.

Pragma

Longstanding love. Linked to feelings of compatibility.

Philautia

Love of the self. It can be healthy, or unhealthy if there is an overbearing amount of self-importance.

Mania

Obsessive or possessive love, also related to dependency.