The Complicated World of People's Love

L-O-V-E. Love. A word that has 4 letters. One syllable. And just extremely hard to define. I am sure that if I were to travel to all over this world, each 7.8 billion people would have a different idea of what love is, how to express it and how they show it.

But I'm sure a dictionary could contradict me right now and give me a very basic definition. The textbook definition of what love is: 1.) a profundly tender, passionate, affection to another person 2.) a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child or friend 3.) sexual passion or desire.

Side Note:

I am really unsure of the last one...unless one truly thinks one is in love with someone based on physical attraction. Which is more common than people care to admit. I have seen it happen a lot, and experienced it myself. In love instantly with that physical chemistry due to outer appearances, flirt back-and-forths, and touch. It's more of a blind lust, but easily mistaken for love. Lust can also be extremely strong and powerful and give you that whole giddy and butterflies-in -the-stomach feeling.

People do choose their life partner based on appearances at first sight to a certain degree. Then people choose for their life partner to stay in their life based on personality, deep connection, mutual commonality, good behavioral patterns, loyalty, shared moral values and compatibility. Looks is really not everything!!!! It only goes so far. A good and kind hearted heart is what makes a person potentially be a forever, also known as wifey or hubby material. I unfortunately do not know any non-binary terms if there is one, because I am very aware people's defintion and names for things, especially romantic relationships of two people are very much in correlation with gender.

Anyways, back on track...

There are many different types of relationships one has in ones own life. The different types are as following:

1. Parent to Child Relationships (Grandparent/Extended Family)

2. Sibling Relationships (I am not sure why this isn't one listed)

3. Romantic Relationships

4. Friendship Relationships

5. Career/School Relationships

6. Acquaitance/Fan/Follower Relationships

With each relationship there are different forms of love expressed. Throughout this blog page, I will be exploring all these different types of relationships. As well as ways in which culture has a lot of say and influence in how the relationships develop over time, and the way in which one expresses love.

Which comes to my next topic: love languages. There are different love languages, and each person expresses their love language in different ways. The key is to learn. observe and listen.

• Physical Touch

• Words of Affirmation

• Acts of Service

• Gifts

• Quality Time

People have various ways of expressing their love. Some people say "I love you" a lot, others are huggers, some give gifts, and in all these ways it all boils down to one thing: love. People can have more than one way of showing their love, and to me this is amazing. All these little moments of affection, and expressing tenderness is what makes the bond stronger.

Isn't that so cool!!!!

Love is absolutely an amazing thing...both fragile, and immensely powerful all at once!!!! ❤️

Together we can explore relationships, love, emotions and all that other gooey stuff!

Peace, love, and relationships

Jeena

Comment down below what are your love languages. How do you like expressing your love to others??? ***It can be more than just one way!***