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TOPIC 3. RELATIONSHIP, FRIENDS HIP, LOVE, MARRIAGE
Text 1. Love
Love has many meanings in English. It can mean an intense feeling of affection, an
emotion or emotional state. In ordinary use, it usually refers to interpersonal love. Love is
one of the most common themes in art. The majority of modern movies have a love story
and most pop music is about love.
There are as many forms of love as there are lovers. However, all forms of love have
some common factors and issues.
Inter pers onal love
Interpersonal love is love between two human beings, and is deeper than merely liking
someone a lot. Although feelings are usually reciprocal, there can also be unrequited love.
Interpersonal love is usually found in a interpers onal relations hip, such as between family
members, friends, and couples. However, people often express love for other people outside
of these relationships through charity and volunteering.
Some elements that are often present in interpersonal love:
• Affection: appreciation of other
• Attachment: satisfying basic emotional needs
• Reciprocation: if love is mutual
• Commitment: a desire to maintain love
• Emotional intimacy: sharing emotions and feelings
• Kinship: family bonds
• Passion: sexual desire
• Physical intimacy: sharing of personal space
• Self-interest: desiring rewards
• Service: desire to help
Impers onal love
A person can be said to love a country, principle, or goal if they value it greatly and are
deeply committed to it. People can also 'love' material objects, animals, or activities if they
like them a great deal.
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