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Family love, the love of a mother for her son, a father for his daughter, of parents for their children, is for the child, the very first instance of experiencing feelings of love from another human being. It encompasses nurturing & care which is generally but not always typical of the love that can be found within ones family. Older siblings will often care for the younger ones & children in there adult years will then reverse the care and nurture their parents in old age.
Romantic love, the love the majority of us are all searching for occurs when as young adults we first discover our attraction to and for others. It is in the form of a longing for the beloved, the object of our devotions. It stirs within the heart and often defies explanation. Romantic love is a service beyond that of a parent to child and it often occurs as one human beings selfless actions towards another (or others). In these instances one would do anything for the benefit of ones beloved, including the ultimate sacrifice of dying to protect ones love.
Erotic love on the other hand though intimately linked to romantic love has its fulfillment through physical expression touching, kissing, sexual arousal & action. It runs the gambit of experimentation and risk. It is passionate and lustful, beautiful and profound in its own right.
Universal love which could be regarded as the one and only true expression of love. It encompasses compassion and an empathy for all life, including the human, animal and natural worlds. This is a spiritual love or at the very least it is humanitarian in nature. Mercy, forgiveness, and philanthropy are all aspects of a this particular meaning of love.
Filial love is similar in nature to both Family and Universal Love. It is the love found between friends but also amongst siblings and in ones peer group. Comradery and companionship are its key components and it can often replace and be even more important then both Family & Romantic love if one is unfulfilled in these areas.
