1. Love

2. Love is subjective

3. 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

4. Functions of love Human survival Mating Social species Nurturing
We are more inclined to take care of those we love

5. Prolongs life
Infants
Lowers suicide rates
May make you healthier

6. Quality of life Fills us with hope & inspiration
w/ out which we would lack some of the great art, poetry & music

7. Fun Social exchange when it's good it's really, really good
not unconditional

8. Lee's style of love

9. Eros Mania powerful physical attraction love @ 1st sight
Obsessive, jealousy, possessiveness

10. Ludus Storge carefree & casual sex for the fun of it Slow and peaceful
goals of marriage & family or some long term commitment

11. Agape Pragma self-sacrificing does not seek reciprocity
rational & practical