Identify and Briefly Define the Six Types of Love Established

question 12

Essay

Identify and briefly define the six types of love established by sociologist John Alan Lee that are found in both romantic and nonromantic relationships.

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Definitions:

Identity Phase

A stage of development where individuals explore, question, and begin to solidify their personal identity and values.

Self-direction

The capability or act of managing and guiding one's own activities and progress, often towards personal goals.

Alternative Possibilities

In philosophy, the concept that for an action to be considered free, the individual must have been able to act otherwise in any given situation.

Marital Satisfaction

The degree of contentment and fulfillment an individual feels in their marriage, often used as a measure of the health and success of the relationship.