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The Different Characteristics of Love - Coggle Diagram
The Different Characteristics of Love
Commitment
"Love" Changes over time
*Important to know that the beginning stages of romantic relationships are typically not very realistic. It associates a rush of chemicals in the brain in the infatuation stage of the relationship
Real Love Grows Over Time While Superficial Love will Fade
*Real love realizes that love does not just "happen" but makes time, effort, and commitment to build.
Love is Paradoxical
meaning it is self-contradictory
*In a relationship, 'love' may help get it started but it is not enough to make the relationship last
Empty Love-
A relationship with commitment but lack passion or intimacy
Intimacy
Love is often confused by chemistry
*People often claim to be in 'love' when they experience a physical attraction to someone
Companionate love-
*These couples have both commitment and Intimacy,but lack passion after time has passed
'Liking' someone begins when there is JUST intimacy. (No Passion or Commitment)
Passion
Our Language for Love is Inadequate
*Love is much more complex than what we often express
Giving Love is Receiving Love
*Love is unique in that the more you give, the more you will have to give and the more you will receive
Infatuation-
Love is Often "Misdiagnosed"
*People often make the mistake of using the word 'love' when what they are really describing is passion, excitement, enjoyment, or need
Romantic Love-
*Can happen in a relationship with no commitment
Romantic Love-
*Can happen in a relationship with no commitment
Consummate Love
This is complete love, containing all three dimensions.
Important to know that even within one relationship, it is possible to experience two or more types of love over time.
Fatuous Love
Between commitment and passion
*This would be a relationship the involves commitment on the basis of passion but has not had the time to develop true intimacy