![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Lewis dubbed this type of love as “affection” for the familiar things and people in our homes and everyday lives. We see this kind of love echoed in the bonds between all close family members, including pets. It is the type of love we see when a mother smiles at her baby or when parents cheer on their child’s first steps. More of a familial form of love, storge could be described as the love between close relatives, like parents and children or brothers and sisters. It is not meant to refer to feelings of lust but instead the long-term love and understanding that two people in love would feel for one another. Eros is the type of love a husband and wife would feel for each other. The Greek word eros is the basis for the English word erotic, which refers to romantic love. Lewis explored each of these in his book The Four Loves, where he explains each type in depth. Each of these references a specific kind of love between different people.Ĭ.S. In the Bible, there are four types of love mentioned: eros, storge, philia, and agape. Though in English we only have one word for love, ancient Greek had four distinct words. February is the month of love, where we celebrate Valentine’s Day and shower our loved ones with flowers, candy, and cards. ![]()
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