Which One Of The 7 Types Of Love Are You Seeking Based On Your Everyday Pleasures?

The Ancient Greeks identified 7 kinds of love that make the world go round.

Piper Kaufman
Created by Piper Kaufman
On May 11, 2015

What is more enjoyable: Amazing childhood nostalgia or anticipating exciting upcoming milestones?

What is your favorite thing to cuddle up to at the end of the day?

Which sound makes your soul sing: The patter of rain on the roof or the chirping of birds at daybreak?

Which is more fun: Reconnecting with an old friend or hitting it off with someone new?

Which feel-good song is most likely to get you whistling?

What feels better: Turning your pillow to the cold side or taking off your socks in bed?

Which dessert would you most love to indulge in?

Would you rather invest in a new unforgettable experience or an item that you will have for years?

"Agape" - Love for humanity

"Agape" - Love for humanity

According to the Greeks, "agape" is what makes us feel sorrowful when we hear of a tragedy occurring halfway around the world, and makes us reach out to the strangers around us. You are kind and affectionate and desire well-being for all of humanity. You are involved in your community, and love meeting new people. Everyone who comes across you is happy to get to know you.

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"Storge" - Family love

"Storge" - Family love

According to the Greeks, "storge" is the special inimitable love that a parent has for a child and someone shares with their siblings. Your family is your number one priority, and you are willing to invest tremendous time and effort into their happiness. You love sharing experiences with them, and you look forward to holidays and vacations that you get to spend in their company. You love being told that you remind people of your mother, and you hope to one day be as powerful a force in your own children's lives.

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"Pragma" - Enduring love

"Pragma" - Enduring love

According to the Greeks, "pragma" is the special love of two souls coming together for a lifetime. It is the kind of love you see in childhood friends who have grown old together and old couples who have been married for decades. It is a deep intense love that others hope to emulate. You are a special friend and lover, who creates safe and intimate spaces for those you hold dear.

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"Philautia" - The love we give to ourselves

"Philautia" - The love we give to ourselves

According to the Greeks, "philautia" is the special sense of self that develops over time. It is not vanity or self-centerdness, instead it is a deep appreciation for our own strengths and weaknesses and who we are as aq person. You may not have always been the self-assured and confident person you are today, but your personal journey has led you a long way. You are proud of what you have achieved, and you feel fulfilled with the life that you have created for yourself.

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"Philia" - Love through shared experiences

"Philia" - Love through shared experiences

According to the Greeks, "philia" is the special kind of love that develops between partners and friends as a result of shared experiences and values. You have friends who have been a part of your life for forever, and they can recall the weirdest details from your past. You seek out relationships with people who have similar goals and interests to you, and you love developing them together. You tend to become close with co-workers, fellow students, or even people who volunteer with you, because you believe that the strongest foundation to love is mutual experience.

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"Ludus" - Playful love

"Ludus" - Playful love

According to the Greeks, "ludus" is that fluttering in our belly that we feel as we first fall in love with someone. You are extroverted, playful, and adventurous, and you don't like to be bogged down by the intensity and drama of normal relationships. You seek out friendships and lovers with people who are equally carefree. You enjoy having new experiences with the people you love, and looking towards the future, and spend less time making concrete plans.

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"Eros" - Romantic passionate love

"Eros" - Romantic passionate love

According to the Greeks, "eros" is the deep magnetic passionate draw that we feel to very specific people in the world. It's a love that often develops into something more stable, but it often descends upon you with all its power and intensity. When you experience "eros" you can hardly stand to be away from someone for an hour, and you disconnect from everything else in your life. Soon everything becomes about you and that person and the passion that you feel.

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