What is Love?
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Love is one of the most universal human experiences—and yet one of the hardest to define. Is it an emotion, a choice, a bond, or even a form of attachment? Across cultures, religions, and philosophies, love has been praised, questioned, and even feared.
In this open discussion, we’ll explore the many dimensions of love: from its intimate role in relationships to its broader meaning in culture, ethics, and self-understanding.
Topics we may touch on:
• What is your definition of love?
• Is love a feeling we experience, or a decision we make?
• Love vs. desire, love vs. attachment—where are the boundaries?
• The different faces of love: romantic, parental, platonic, universal
• Love as acceptance, care, respect—or possession?
• Can love exist without desire, or desire without love?
• Is self-love necessary before loving others?
• Cultural expressions of love: arranged marriages, dating apps, traditions
• Can love be permanent, or is it always fragile and changing?
• Can one person truly love more than one person at once?
What is Love?