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originally posted by: chr0naut
a reply to: QwertyMyself
"Love" is such a confusing catch-all of a word and it is a shame that the English language does not express its breadth, let alone its depth.
In Koine Greek, there are several types of 'love', with different specific meanings:
Eros - romantic and passionate love, based in, and expressed in, a sexual nature.
Philia - Deep friendship an affectionate love.
Storge - The familial love and co-dependence that has stood the test of time.
Ludos - playful love. It could be everything from chaste courtship, to children or puppies at play.
Philautia - love of the self, self-esteem.
Mania - Obsessive love.
Pragma - practical love. Usually based on duty, logic or obligation.
Agape - unconditional (some would say sacrificial) love.