Types of Love
This love is playful and non-serious
Ludus
this concept emphasizes self-construction over fixed identity.
post-modern identity
What is negative freedom?
freedom from external constraints, obligation, or commitment leading to unloving
Seeking immediate emotional satisfaction reflects this cultural value
Instant gratification
Concealing aspects of a relationship reflects this.
Privacy
This love is based on passion and attraction
Eros - Romantic love
What is individualism?
Prioritizing personal needs over relational obligations reflects this
Avoiding labels in relationships often reflects fear of this
Commitment
What is disposability?
Viewing partners as replaceable
What is intimacy?
Emotional closeness built through openness
This love focuses on long-term commitment
Pragma
What is egocentrism?
Excessive focus on the self at the expense of others
The tension between autonomy and emotional connection reflects this dilemma.
freedom vs intimacy
What are transactional relationships
Relationships based on benefit exchange
The willingness to expose emotional risk is this
Vulnerability
what happens when love changes from passion to stability
It becomes Pragma
What is self-love taken to a self-centered extreme known as
Philautia
Choosing not to commit in order to preserve independence reflects prioritization of ___.
individual freedom
Treating relationships as a means to personal gain reflects this ideology
Individualism/Self-Intrest
Sustained intimacy depends on this foundational element.
Trust
A relationship that fluctuates between intensity and detachment reflects this condition
Emotional Instability
Keeping relationships hidden can reflect a desire to maintain this
control over identity/self-presentation
When individuals avoid emotional responsibility under the guise of freedom, this paradox emerges.
Negative freedom
The idea that relationships function like market exchanges reflects this broader system
Consumerism
What is the conflict between privacy and intimacy?
Secrecy limits emotional connection