FIVE KINDS OF LOVE IN RELATIONSHIPS
                       ALL GREEK WORDS.

 1.  EPITHUMIA : a strong desire of any kind - could be good
or bad. It means to set the heart on; to long for, rightfully
or otherwise; it can mean to covet.  In the Bible when used
negatively it is translated lust. In a positive way it is
translated desire.

2.   EROS : carries the idea of romance. Includes the idea of
yearning to unite with and the desire to possess the beloved.
words that father describe it are; infatuation, attraction.
Eros love has the ability for us to see no wrong in the
beloved, no flaws, etc.

3.   STORGE : could be described as a comfortable old-shoe
relationship comprised of natural affection and a sense of
belonging to each other. Found in the bible to describe love
between brother and sister mother and father grand parents.
Could be associated with putting one on a pedestal.

4. PHILEO: friends, brotherly love, it cherishes and has
tender affection for the beloved.  The relationship describe
in the Bible between Jonathan and David is a good example.

5. AGAPE: the totally unselfish love that has the ability it
give and keep on giving without expecting any return. Best
example is Jesus who gave his live for those who were enemies
of His. Expressed in John 3:16 "for God so loves the world
that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes
in Him shall not perish."  The highest kind of love. Not
always with high emotions but treating one as you would like
to be treated regardless of the way you feel.


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