I was with a friend the other day, and somehow we got to discussing love. What is Love? We both felt that it was something strong and beautiful, but it is hard to nail down exactly what it is. Then I remembered that I studied the four types of love for a paper in college. Eros, is the sensual and physical romantic love, named after the Greek god, Eros. Stergo is the affectionate, protective love, like parents feel for their children. Agape is Godly love, and Philo is brotherly love, like we feel for friends.

I wish that English had different words for love. It does seem strange that we say “I love chocolate or ice cream,” and “I love my husband,” but they really are not the same thing.  Something to think about……