Types of Love

Summary of "Types of Love"

In the article ”Types of Love,” Bernard Seal states that there are different types of love. The first is ludus love. The ludus lover is not serious and excited. Moreover, the lover enjoys the love as a game. When the relationship is not fun, it is terminated. The second is storge love. The storgic lover is unaware of feeling love. The love is coming slowly and gradually. Moreover, the storgic lover can be patient for a long time without feeling there are any problems. The third type is mania love. The mania lover is different from all other types. The lover worries and fears the loss of love. Moreover, the manic lover is very romantic. Sometimes, he or she is very depressive; other times, very excited. The fourth type is pragma love. The pragma lover is the practical lover who has many things in common with his/her partner. People who have similarities in their relationship will be less likely to break up than people who are different in a relationship. In addition, family and background are more important than personal qualities. The last type of love, according to Seal, is erotic love. The erotic lover is focused on beauty and physical perfection. Moreover, erotic love will be given to people to return the love.

Response to "Types of Love"

In my opinion, everyone should have love. Sometimes, when people have love, people feel happy and everything is colorful. On the other hand, love can make people feel bad in that time. In addition, some lovers commit suicide when they are upset or break up, so people should aware about love because it has advantages and disadvantages. People who have love should have balance. they should be neither too strict nor too independent. One way to have a love relationship is to understand each other. For instance, when one partner feels upset, the other lover should try to understand the situation. He or she should not complain. It is a good way to make a relationship with your lover. Moreover, when people have love, they can help each other. For instance, they can study together. If one of them does not understand about some subject when they study at school, the other lover can help him or her to understand. In conclusion, loves should try to understand when their partners have a problem. Moreover, they can help each other to do something.


Reference:
Seal, B. (1997). Types of love. In Academic encounters (pp. 203-205). NY : Cambridge.