Here we will discuss the remaining two types of love. Unlike the first two types of love (storge and philia) eros and agape love are very different, but they begin the journey into a deeper type of love which we are still trying understand fully. It is the main reason why I am writing this blog. We enjoy probing the depths of love trying to uncover the great mysteries associated with it. What has allowed love to capture our attention for many millenniums? Why have we not discovered the full meaning of love? After discussing the final two types of love, this will reveal why these questions along with many others pertaining to love exist without exact answers.
Eros love is romantic, burning, or passionate love. It evokes us to write the poems, sing the songs, and direct the movies associated with ‘the love we love most’. Why is eros love hot, burning, and passionate? Eros love is sexual in nature, but it is not required in order for eros love to live. It largely consists of the relationship or attraction shared between two nonrelated love ones. The poems, songs, and movies attempt to describe the yearning and burning feelings felt between the two lovers that love each other more than words can say. After experiencing eros love, many may feel that there is no greater love that two people can share, but agape love takes love to its highest plane.
Why is agape love the highest form of love? It is unconditional. What does unconditional mean? Unconditional is defined as not subject to any conditions. This in turn defines unconditional love as love not subject to any conditions. Do any of us deserve this type of love? Are any of us worthy of this type of love? Are we able to love with agape love? Many would answer these questions relying on his/her own perspective based upon specific religious, scientific, or social beliefs. The primary focus should be to strive for agape love and share it with everything we interact with. A world full of agape love, we would all love to live in so share it, give it, and live it.
The one thing we can never get enough of is love. And the one thing we never give enough is love. – Henry Miller
