Thinking of Love: What is Love?

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For so many centuries Man has been in need and in search of love. Despite that everyone crave to be loved, unfortunately so many still live in isolation , hatred and disharmony. We often ask to be loved, but forget to give that love to so many like ourselves that desperately need love.

In my search and understanding of what love is all about and why it is so scarce, I have come to conclude that: Love is not just a feeling or emotion. The love that so many seek is not just the eternal emotional feeling which maybe confused with love.

Love is of priceless value seen through service,sacrifice,appreciation, commitment, etc. It is practical. It requires the reaching out to the one loved, and expects to be reciprocated. Love is peaceful, forgiving,understanding, listening and  self giving. It is not mere words said. It is not just attraction. It goes beyond what we see . It is the root of all virtues. Love is patient and kind, protects and respects.

Love is the bond that links two or more people in such a way that they live in unity and harmony based on mutual trust and intimacy. It is this trust that in turn creates a state of interdependence.

To love a person, you have to focus on the positive side of the individual ignoring or working together with the person to bring out the best in them.

Due to different ways that people can relate, so many scholars have tried to categorise love based on these relationship types. There are 3 main types of love; Agape, Eros, and philos.