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Love is one of the most complex and beautiful emotions a human being can experience, so it makes sense that there’s more than one word out there to describe it. In fact, C.S. Lewis (who you may recognize as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia) believed that there are four distinct types of love: storge, philia, eros, and agape. If you want to learn more about these four types of love, you’re in the right place! We’ll go over their definitions, provide some examples of each, and explain where these terms came from. Keep reading for everything you need to know!

The 4 Types of Love Explained

The four types of love are storge (affection), philia (friendship), eros (romantic love), and agape (charity). These terms were popularized by author and theologian C.S. Lewis in his book The Four Loves, which explored the nature of love through a Christian and philosophical lens.

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