STU:Five kinds of LOVE in relationships the Greek words defined

   1. EPITHUMIA: a strong desire of any kind - could be good or bad. It
means to set the heart on; to long for, rightfully or otherwise; it can
mean to covet. In the Bible when used negatively it is translated lust.
In a positive way it is translated desire.

   2. EROS: carries the idea of romance. Includes the idea of yearning
to unite with and the desire to possess the beloved. words that father
describe it are; infatuation, attraction. Eros love has the ability for
us to see no wrong in the beloved, no flaws, etc.

   3. STORGE: could be described as a comfortable old-shoe relationship
comprised of natural affection and a sense of belonging to each other.
Found in the bible to describe love between brother and sister mother
and father grand parents. Could be associated with putting one on a
pedestal.

   4. PHILEO: friends, brotherly love, it cherishes and has tender
affection for the beloved. The relationship describe in the Bible
between Jonathan and David is a good example.

   5. AGAPE: the totally unselfish love that has the ability it give
and keep on giving without expecting any return. Best example is Jesus
who gave his live for those who were enemies of His. Expressed in John
3:16 "for God so loves the world that he gave his only begotten son,
that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish." The highest kind of
love. Not always with high emotions but treating one as you would like
to be treated regardless of the way you feel.
