Definitions of Love

Dictionary Definition of Love

love (noun)
1. sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people
Synonyms: sexual love, lovemaking, making love, love life
2. any object of warm affection or devotion "the theater was her first love" or"he has a passion for cock fighting"
Synonyms: passion
3. a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction "their love left them indifferent to their surroundings"; "she was his first love"
4. a strong positive emotion of regard and affection "his love for his work"; "children need a lot of love"
5. a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
Synonyms: beloved, dear, dearest, loved one, honey
6. a score of zero in tennis or squash "it was 40 love"

love (verb)-
1. have sexual intercourse with "This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm"; "Adam knew Eve" (know is archaic); "Were you ever intimate with this man?"
Synonyms: make out, make love, sleep with, get laid, have sex, know, do it, be intimate, have intercourse, have it away, have it off, screw, fuck, jazz, eff, hump, lie with, bed, have a go at it, bang, get it on, bonk
2. have a great affection or liking for "I love French food"; "She loves her boss and works hard for him"
3. be enamored or in love with "She loves her husband deeply"
4. get pleasure from

Relationship Love

Nurturing love-trying to help partner flourish and become the best person they can be. Encourage partner to continue close friendships with others. Each partner allows space for independent activities. Partner willing to accept others wishes-even when ending the relationship without causing self-destruction or devastation. (this is an ideal relationship)

Romantic love-everything seems perfect-when we think we have found that perfect partner. All traits are viewed as positive; selfish, stubborn, or thoughtless are portrayed as independent, determined, and absent-minded, and possessive becomes devoted.

Intimate love- This is the part of love that makes you feel close to your partner. It involves feelings of trust, security, and self-disclosure. It usually develops over time as people get to know each other better. Intimacy makes you feel comfortable talking to your partner and opening up to him or her.

Passion love- This is the feeling of being physically attracted to your partner and having the desire to express it sexually. It doesn't mean that you have to express your passion sexually, but usually some physical desire is present. Passion is that feeling of always wanting to be near your partner and always thinking about your partner. Passion usually characterizes the first stages of a relationship. Passion can, however, be similar to infatuation or lust.

COMMITMENT love- This is the decision you make to be loyal and faithful to your partner in many ways. It involves openly and honestly deciding that you both want to strive to have a satisfying and lasting relationship. This involves planning for the future, working out problems, and consciously not doing things that you think would hurt your partner.

Different areas of Love

inter-racial love: love between two people of different races

Addictive love-a learned habit, a feeling that you need to be with the partner at all times. Feeling that you need to be available for your partner at all times. Not going out with others because of waiting by the phone.

Puppy Love: temporary love of an adolescent

Love at First Sight: When someone feels love for someone when they first lay eyes on the other person

Infatuated Love 1. an object of extravagant short-lived passion 2. foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration

sexual love (noun) 1. sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people

Love that dare not speak it's name: homosexual love use to be the love that dare not speak it's name

Forgotten Love: love that has been left behind and forgotten