SEMI-FINALS Flashcards
kind, unselfish love
Agape (agapic)
love as friendship or
companionship
Storge (storgic)
very pragmatic/practical
approach to love
Pragma
passionate, romantic
love
Eros (erotic)
obsessive, jealous, and
addictive
Mania (manic)
love as a game
Ludus (ludic)
_____ lovers fall in love early in a relationship
Erotic
Love is very intense and passionate
Eros (erotic)
The ____ lover wants to share everything with
and know everything about the loved one
erotic
The _____ lover thinks of his/her partner in an
idealized manner
erotic
The _____ lover’s reaction to criticism from
his/her partner is one of hurt and intense pain
erotic
The _____ lovers reaction to separation from the
partner is agony and despair
erotic
______ have a very self-oriented approach to love
Ludics
minimize dependency and commitment
Ludics
They rarely or never become overly involved with one
partner and often have more than on partner at a time
Ludics
They don’t reveal their true thoughts and feelings to their
partner, especially if they think they can gain some kind
of advantage over their partner
Ludics
Usually want sex (plenty of it) for pleasure
Ludics
Reaction to criticism from the partner is indifference
Ludics
Reaction to separation form the partner is immediate
replacement
Ludics
_____ love develops slowly
Storge
It grows out of mutual understanding, rapport,
respect, companionship, sharing, and concern
Storge
It is not characterized by high levels of ecstasy
and excitement (as is eros), but is a solid,
stable, enduring love
Storge
Reaction to criticism from partner—give and
take, compromise, constructive problem solving
Storge
Reaction to separation—feelings of emptiness
and loss
Storge
_____ lovers are obsessive, jealous, irrational,
possessive, and consumed by thoughts of their lovers
Manic
They need constant attention, affection, and
togetherness
Mania
Love is very intense
Mania
They frequently put love to the test for the sake of
reassurance
Mania