Hello folks. :) Today we're starting part two of the different types of love! This week we're going to talk about the eros type of love. This type of love is physical. It's a love that is solely based on the physical and mental traits alone. The strong emotions start almost immediately (some would even say "love at first sight"), though you do not even know each other that much. With eros love, you see only each other's strengths/good side, everything is rosy, mushy feeling of happiness, etc.
You cannot judge "real love" between two people based on strong emotions alone. Philos love is a love based on "give-and-take", where two people benefit each other in a mutual way. One partner is still concerned with what she/he can take, but at the same time is also concerned with her/his partner's benefit and therefore gives back in return. Therefore, philos is a higher type of love than eros.
Eros love can fade. Eventually, if your relationship is based on eros love alone, you're relationship won't last. BUT eros love is a factor when it comes to dating. You don't want to be repulsed by the site of the person you are dating. The key is to start out with philos and then allow that love to blossom into an eros love.
Next week we're going to talk about the best type of love! Agape!!
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