There are different forms of love, these are:
- Love for family members
- Love for a sexual partner
- Love for close friends or even pets
From birth we rely on our parents to provide security and comfort. It is inevitable that we will form a close attachment/bond with them. This type of attchment is typified by commitment and care-giving.
Close friends are often formed at school or in the workplace. This environment allows people to be in regular contact with one another, and for attachement to develop. Friends are less likely to be associated with care giving but, having some reliance will develop due to similar interests and experieneces and companionship.
Sexual love is defined, initially, by passion. However if feelings of intimacy, closeness, care giving, or commitment do not also develop then this form of love will be short lived.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangular_theory_of_love
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