Impersonal
People can be said to love an object, principle, or goal to which they are deeply committed and
greatly value. For example, compassionate outreach and volunteer workers' "love" of their cause
may sometimes be born not of interpersonal love but impersonal love, altruism, and strong
spiritual or political convictions.[20] People can also "love" material objects, animals, or activities
if they invest themselves in bonding or otherwise identifying with those things. If sexual passion
is also involved, then this feeling is called paraphilia.[21]
Interpersonal
Relationships
(Outline)
Types
Activities
Endings
Emotions and feelings
Affinity
Attachment
Intimacy
Jealousy
Limerence
Love
o Platonic
o Unconditional
Passion
Sexuality
Practices
Abuse
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Interpersonal love refers to love between human beings. It is a much more potent sentiment than
a simple liking for a person. Unrequited love refers to those feelings of love that are not
reciprocated. Interpersonal love is most closely associated with Interpersonal relationships.[20]
Such love might exist between family members, friends, and couples. There are also a number of
psychological disorders related to love, such as erotomania. Throughout history, philosophy and
religion have done the most speculation on the phenomenon of love. In the 20th century, the
science of psychology has written a great deal on the subject. In recent years, the sciences of
psychology, anthropology, neuroscience, and biology have added to the understanding of the
concept of love.