INTERPERSONAL LOVE

INTERPERSONAL LOVE Interpersonal love refers to the love between human beings. It is a more potent sentiment than a simple liking for another. Unrequited love refers to those feelings of love which are not reciprocated. Interpersonal love is most closely associated with interpersonal relationships. Such love might exist between family members, friends, and couples. There are also a number of psychological disorders related to love, such as erotomania. Some feelings that are often associated with interpersonal love: Affection: feelings of tenderness and/or wanting physical closeness Attachment: satisfying basic emotional needs Altruism: selfless or unselfish concern for another Reciprocation: if love is mutual Commitment: a desire to maintain love Emotional intimacy: sharing emotions and feelings Friendship: the spirit between friends Kinship: family bonds Passion: whole-hearted desire Physical intimacy: sharing of intimate personal space Self-interest: desiring rewards Service: desire to help Sexuality can be an important element in determining the shape of a relationship. While sexual attraction often establishes a new bond, sexual intention is considered undesirable or inappropriate in certain love bonds. In many religions and systems of ethics it is considered wrong to act on sexual desire for immediate family, for children, or outside of a committed relationship. However, there are many ways to express passionate love without sex. Affection, emotional intimacy and shared interests are common in friendships and kinships of all human beings. . EMON