Love
Love is subjective
Biological perspective PEA a natural amphetamine that produces that "love feeling“ short lived After PEA ends endorphins (natural painkillers) take over to maintain the relationship
Functions of love Human survival Mating Social species Nurturing We are more inclined to take care of those we love
Prolongs life Infants Lowers suicide rates May make you healthier
Quality of life Fills us with hope & inspiration w/ out which we would lack some of the great art, poetry & music
Fun Social exchange when it's good it's really, really good not unconditional
Lee's style of love
Eros Mania powerful physical attraction love @ 1st sight Obsessive, jealousy, possessiveness
Ludus Storge carefree & casual sex for the fun of it Slow and peaceful goals of marriage & family or some long term commitment
Agape Pragma self-sacrificing does not seek reciprocity rational & practical