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.
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.
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.
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.