

{"id":36329,"date":"2019-04-05T05:52:48","date_gmt":"2019-04-05T05:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=36329"},"modified":"2026-02-27T11:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T11:44:20","slug":"types-of-love-in-the-bible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/types-of-love-in-the-bible\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the 8 Different Types of Love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36331 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Types-of-Love-in-the-Bible.jpg\" alt=\"Close Fold Finger Men's Hand With Open Bible Book\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love can be in any shape, form, color, and size; Lovers can love each other uniquely. Even the way we define love&nbsp; can be depicted in many different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we explore the different concepts of love from how they were understood by the Greek society and transcribed in the Bible to how they are understood today.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the New testament was translated from Greek, different forms of love have been described through the usage of the Greek language. The article elaborates on what each type of love signifies.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, the article discusses the Triangular theory of love and how that gave birth to the 7 forms of love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore these types of love and learn how you can apply this love in your life today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-does-love-actually-mean\"><\/span>What does love actually mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is difficult to define love because everyone&rsquo;s perception of real love can be dramatically different. People often get confused between lust, attraction, and companionship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, there is no one best definition of love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, what does love mean can be summarised as an intense feeling of euphoria and deep affection for someone or something.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love is the glue that keeps a relationship strong and solid. It is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3537144\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deeply biological<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and often considered to be unconditional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Unconditional&rdquo; implies that there are no desires or limitations. To genuinely and unconditionally love someone is difficult for most human beings as we aren&rsquo;t good at that. Be that as it may, genuine love truly cherishes without attempting to change the other individual.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Related Reading:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/types-of-relationships\/\"><em>Types of Relationships<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Components-of-love\"><\/span>Components of love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per Dr. Strernberg&rsquo;s theories of love,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.semanticscholar.org\/paper\/A-triangular-theory-of-love.-Sternberg\/3ece4ab9b51b22105e654e2c587d2c4fbd19f59d\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">love is a triangle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is made up of three components:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Intimacy &ndash;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Intimacy can be defined as the feeling of closeness and connectedness in a personal relationship. Intimacy plays a significant role in creating strong bonds between two individuals.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Passion &ndash;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Associated with both emotional stimulus and physical desires, passion is a feeling of intense enthusiasm towards or compelling desire for someone or something.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Decision\/Commitment &ndash;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Commitment is a promise or agreement to give a lot of your time and attention to something or someone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also watch: Sternberg&rsquo;s theory of love: Intimacy, commitment, passion<\/span><br><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Cxq7ZmnFLU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-a-love-catalyst\"><\/span>What is a love catalyst?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merriam-webster.com\/dictionary\/catalyst\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">catalyst<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is defined as an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action. Hence a love catalyst is that agent that amplifies your feelings of a certain type of love.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different-types-of-love-as-per-ancient-Greek\"><\/span>Different types of love as per ancient Greek<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love can be in any shape, form, color, and size; Lovers can love each other uniquely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, what is it like to love according to ancient Greek myth? Does everyone love alike, or everyone embodies a separate style of loving? What are the different types of love Greeks believed in?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today we are going to unfold one of the ancient myths related to types of love in Greek mythology. According to Greeks of the older times, only 8 types of love exist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Family love &ndash; Storge<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever heard the word storge before? Pronounced STOR-jay, this Geek work describes the kind of love shared within the family unit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask any parent and they will tell you that the loving bond between parent and child is like nothing they had ever felt before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bible highlights the role that both parent and child are to play in the family unit. Family love is the type of love in the Bible that is of prime importance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Deuteronomy 6:6 <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">says &ldquo;These words that I am commanding you today must be on your heart and you must inculcate them in your sons [and daughters] and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.&rdquo;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/news\/monkey_see_monkey_do_model_behavior_in_early_childhood\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children learn by observing those around them<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and since you and your spouse are the first examples of love, marriage, and Christian faith that they will see in their lives, it&rsquo;s important for couples to set a good example about living according to God&rsquo;s law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only by verbally teaching your children about God but by setting a fine example in your conduct.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents deserve all the love that you can give them, there is a great emphasis on this type of love in the Bible<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Catalyst: Causal (Memories)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways to show Storge:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Express what you feel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage and compliment them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrate affection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help them when they need it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest your time with them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>2. Marital love &ndash; Eros<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second form of love we will consider is Eros (AIR-ohs). This Greek word refers to the romantic love that is often associated with new relationships. Butterflies in your stomach, intense physical attraction, and general excitement to see your partner. This may not seem like it, but it is a very important type of love in the Bible too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While eros may mean temptation for unmarried ones, studies show that those who are united in marriage can keep eros from fading by practicing a<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weekly date night<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Not only does this help keep passionate love burning, but a weekly date night has also been shown to boost communication and marital friendship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way husbands and wives can strengthen their marriage is by heeding the beneficial advice for couples found in the book of Ephesians, chapter five.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chapter encourages women to have a deep respect for their husbands, while Ephesians 5:28 says &ldquo;in the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. A man who loves his wife loves himself&rdquo; (NWT.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you love your own body, that means you would take care of it, cherish it, and do things for the good of it. This is the same way a husband is to treat his wife &ndash; with love and compassion.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Catalyst: Physical body (Hormones)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways to show Eros:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Express love through thoughtful actions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out your partner&rsquo;s preferred Love Language<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend time being present with your partner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledge their efforts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-36332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Marital-love.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Loving Newlywed Marriage Couple Huging And Smiling Together\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Love by principle &ndash; Agape<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The word love, as found in 1 Peter 4:8, is a reference to the Greek word agape, pronounced Uh-Gah-Pay.&nbsp; This unselfish love is based on principles, not feelings. You can&rsquo;t force yourself to love someone, but you can follow a principle of love, which is why Peter was able to command the people to &ldquo;have an intense love for one another&rdquo; in this instance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wol.jw.org\/en\/wol\/d\/r1\/lp-e\/1993764\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study of agape love<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Professor William Barclay says that this love has to do with the mind, not necessarily the heart. It is a principle that you live in. He goes on to say that agape &ldquo;is, in fact, the power to love the unlovable, to love people whom we do not like.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have already learned how family, parents, marital spouses, and children can show love for one another. But what about those around us?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><\/i><b><i>Matthew 22:36-40<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Jesus says that the second greatest commandment was &ldquo;You shall love your neighbor as yourself&rdquo; (NASB)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of love in the Bible has great significance in Christian belief.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jesus set a fine example in showing love to the neighbor when he gave his life on behalf of all mankind in order that they might be saved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As God&rsquo;s son, it would have been easy for Jesus to escape the persecution he was facing. But because his love for the human race was deep and based on principle, he gladly accepted his assignment as a ransom sacrifice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Love Catalyst:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spirit<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways to show Agape:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen and respect your differences&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ask for an opinion, don&rsquo;t make assumptions, and be honest if there is a problem&nbsp; <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don&rsquo;t grumble about them behind their backs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be humble, teachable, and show affection that they like<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forgive even when reconciliation isn&rsquo;t possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>4. Brotherly love &ndash; Phileo\/Philia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a unique and wonderful form of love found in the scriptures. Phileo, pronounced Fill-eh-oh, is not romantic or similar to that of family love but is a form of affection and warmth toward another person. Unlike agape love, which God commanded us to have for our enemies, phileo love is reserved for those close to us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of love in the Bible refers to a brotherly love only.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul writes (NWT) &ldquo;But become kind to one another, tenderly compassionate, freely forgiving one another just as God also by Christ freely forgave you.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, we can show phileo love toward those in our community or congregation by being kind and forgiving toward one another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Catalyst: The mind<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways to show phileo:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">enjoy doing things together and comment and share similar interests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build trust<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain balance and equality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be compassionate and empathetic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be honest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>5. Obsessive Love &ndash; Mania<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Mania is a situation when people find themselves unable to grow.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They&rsquo;re addicted to one person or one way to love that person. They can&rsquo;t figure out that they&rsquo;re not in love, but they&rsquo;re sickly obsessed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who&rsquo;re desperate to love and be loved are looking around for some wild adventure in life. This is no healthy form of love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Love Catalyst:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Survival instinct<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to avoid obsessive love:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice Mindfulness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop comparing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand the difference between genuine and artificial love<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to relax<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find ways to love yourself<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>6. Enduring Love &ndash; Pragma<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples in a committed long-term relationship or couples married for years are often found enduring this type of love.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pragma makes you feel comfortable in your own skin while in a relationship. You&rsquo;re not ecstatic but content with what you have.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have made enough compromises to make your relationship\/marriage work, and hence you are bearing the fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first two verses of Psalm 136 in the Bible shares how God&rsquo;s enduring love is integral to who He is and how It motivates Him to work on behalf of His people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Catalyst: Etheric (Subconscious)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways to show Pragma:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a long-lasting relationship<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build trust<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Express yourself without criticizing or putting down your partner<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empathize with your partner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>7. Playful Love &ndash; Ludus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can also be named young love or first sight love. It&rsquo;s when you tease each other when you can hear the heartbeat loud and clear when you find out the entire world is conspiring to set you two together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s a special time some people experience once in life, and some people experience it countless times. This type of love has a specified time, and it expires after it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ludus or playful love in the Bible can be found between King Solomon and his maiden. The book of Solomon has multiple references of playful acts of love between them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Catalyst: Astral (Emotion)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways to show Ludus:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flirting and Teasing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">share playful love notes or stories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be spontaneous and fun<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do fun activities together<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>8. Self Love &ndash; Philautia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ancient Greeks have suggested that self-love, self-awareness, and self-appreciation are equally important. Before loving anyone else, you need to learn to love yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person who doesn&rsquo;t love himself cannot love others, true to a tee. Philautia is all about self-compassion and self-gratification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re happy with yourself, and you enjoy your own accompaniment, you&rsquo;re struck with philautia.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An example of Philautia in the bible is when Daniel and his friends Hanainah, Mishael, and Azariah were captured and taken to the palace of King Nebuchadnezzar&rsquo;s palace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There Daniel convinced his friends to not eat the gourmet food and wine offered by the king and asked to be only served vegetables and water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even Though Daniel was honoring God, his self-love or Philautia kept them healthier than other captives so that he can withstand the trials in Babylon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo; As for these young men, God gave them knowledge and skill in all literature and wisdom; and Daniel has understanding in all visions and dreams.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Love Catalyst:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Soul<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ways to show Philautia:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deepen your consciousness or awareness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reconsider your old beliefs and adopt new ones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List down all your positive qualities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept yourself just as you are<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The-other-types-of-love-that-we-experience\"><\/span><strong>The other types of love that we experience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stepping aside from Greek words for love as described in the Bible, now we take a look at the different types of love that we experience nowadays.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, we dive even further into the Triangular theory of love by Robert Sternberg and using the three components of love we find <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different combinations of 7 forms of love.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol><li><b> Friendship<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; Based only on intimacy such type of love does not have any passion or commitment and includes friends and acquaintances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Infatuated love <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; This type of love is passion without intimacy or commitment. The beginning of many romantic relationships experiences such type of love but over time it either develops intimacy or commitment or else it disappears suddenly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Empty love<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; Empty love is commitment without intimacy or passion. Usually considered as the end of a long- term relationship, it does serve as the beginning for others.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Romantic love <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; From a one-night stand to a romantic affair, this type of love consists of intimacy and passion but has no commitment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Compassionate love<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; Experienced in long-term relationships and marriages, this type of love os based on intimacy and long-term commitment but lacks passion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Fatuous love<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; Build with passion and commitment such a relationship lacks intimacy. Considered to be impulsive, relationships based on fatuous love usually don&rsquo;t work and if they do are deemed lucky.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Consummate love<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &ndash; Such type of love represents an ideal relationship that constitutes all three components of love. These couples will continue to have great sex even after years, would not be able to imagine being with someone else for the long-term, would resolve conflicts amicably, and bring joy in each other&rsquo;s lives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><p><b>Non-love &ndash;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Described as the absence of all three components of love.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What love means can be interpreted in many different ways but what is constant that love must have intimacy (be it physical, emotional, or spiritual), passion, and commitment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bible interprets love in different forms and explores the Greek language to signify them. The ancient Greeks were smart and sophisticated people and were able to decipher the addiction that love brings to our lives<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Greek types of love exist even today, and we might know them by different names.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing what type of love you have and what type you need can help people avoid making mistakes that could have been avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the ancient Greek types of love and the type of love we experience nowadays, you can understand what you need and make the necessary improvements.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Love can be in any shape, form, color, and size; Lovers can love each other uniquely. Even the way we define love&nbsp; can be depicted in many different ways. In this article we explore the different concepts of love from how they were understood by the Greek society and transcribed in the Bible to how they are understood today.&nbsp; As the New testament was translated from Greek, different forms of love have been described through the usage of the Greek language. The article elaborates on what each type of love signifies.&nbsp; Moreover, the article discusses the Triangular theory of love <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":675,"featured_media":36331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[2570],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36329"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/675"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36329"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36329\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":117542,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36329\/revisions\/117542"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36329"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36329"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36329"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}