5 Ways That Theories of Psychology Explain Love:

Liking vs. Loving:

• Liking: Feeling positive about someone, enjoying their company, and wanting to be around them.
• Loving: Feeling deep affection and care for someone, wanting to be close to them and support them through good and bad times.

The Color Wheel Model of Love:

• Eros: Passionate, romantic love, marked by intense emotions and physical desire.
• Ludus: Playful, non-committal love, characterized by flirting and casual relationships.
• Storge: Affectionate, companionate love, based on friendship and shared experiences.
• Pragma: Practical, realistic love, focused on compatibility and long-term commitment.
• Mania: Obsessive, possessive love, characterized by intense jealousy and a need for control.
• Agape: Unconditional, selfless love, characterized by empathy and a desire to give without expecting anything in return.

Triangular Theory of Love:

• Intimacy: Feeling close and connected to someone, sharing thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
• Passion: Feeling intense emotions for someone, such as excitement, desire, and attraction.
• Commitment: Making a conscious decision to stay with someone and work through challenges together.
• Different Types of Love: Combinations of these components, such as romantic love (passion and intimacy), companionate love (intimacy and commitment), and consummate love (all three components).

Attachment Theory of Love:

• Attachment Styles: Developed in childhood, these styles influence how we form relationships as adults.
• Secure Attachment: Feeling safe and loved in relationships, able to trust others and rely on them for support.
• Anxious Attachment: Feeling insecure and worried about relationships, seeking constant reassurance and approval.
• Avoidant Attachment: Feeling uncomfortable with closeness and intimacy, pushing others away to maintain a sense of independence.
• Influence on Adult Relationships: Our attachment style can affect our ability to form and maintain healthy, loving relationships.

Compassionate vs. Passionate Love:

• Compassionate Love: Feeling empathy, care, and concern for someone, wanting to help them and support them through good and bad times.
• Passionate Love: Feeling intense emotions for someone, such as excitement, desire, and attraction.
• Transition and Endurance: Passionate love is often short-lived, while compassionate love can last a lifetime.