What is Love?

Today we talked about the different types of love. In Greek there are four words for love: Agape, Eros, Storge, Phillia.

Agape is the type of love that goes beyond feelings. It is kind of like Godly love. Somebody can do something to disappoint or hurt you, but you will still love them the same or even more than you did before. This is the kind of love that bounces back from pain and suffering, better yet it stands firm in tribulations.

Eros is the love that is emotional and passionate. It is often associated with romance and sexual intimacy. This love is what most people focus on because the media puts a huge emphasis on it. This love feels good, and this love also wont last without having any of the other types of love. That is why relationships that are purely physical based in the beginning usually don't work out in the long run. They wont last because physical love and romance tend to decrease as the couple gets older.

Storge is the love between a parent and a child. This love is hard to explain but the way I see it is kind of related to Agape. A parent would do anything for their child and nothing can stop that love. Someone in class explained it like this, "The love between a parent and a child in instant, you instantly love your child. The love between my husband and I was earned, it took a while for me to love him."

Phillia is brotherly love. The love between you and a friend. There is not much to say about this love. You have either had it or you haven't.