EPISODE 81

Love is hard to define. But, according to the book MARRIAGE: From Miserable to Magnificent, “Love” has a multitude of meanings and expressions across relationships

In this episode of Open Late, Jess explains the different forms of love from the Greek language based on her recent reading MARRIAGE: From Miserable to Magnificent. She also provides clear examples of what each type of love means and how they can be expressed in various situations and relationships. 

Before getting into specific types of love, it is important to define love in general. The Greeks used the word “eros” where we get the word “erotic” to describe romantic or sensual attraction. In contrast, the English word “love” has been used to describe several different feelings over the years, including friendship, compassion, the love we have for parents and children, god, etc. 

By the end of this episode, you will have a better understanding of loving dynamics and how they can enrich different relationships in your life. 

In this episode of Open Late,

• How to measure success in relationship

• How love without ownership works 

• Definition of love in a non-monogamous container

• How nonmonogamy can support more authenticity and depth to your relationship 

• Forms of love (Eros, Philia, Storge, Ludus, Agape, Mania, Philautia and Pragma) and how they exist in different relationships and contexts 

Order the Book Discussed in Today’s Episode

• MARRIAGE: Miserable to Magnificent 

This is a Sabbatical Jess Production