What is Love? (A discussion)

[Curiousgirl]

What is love? I'm sure it means different things to different people. Perhaps we can discuss it in this thread. Here are my thoughts.
I think love is like a pyramid, with Phileo as the base. This is brotherly love, the kind you have for friends.
Then comes Eros, the sexual love between husband and wife. This is a very intimate love to be shared between only two people.
At the top of the pyramid is Agape, the love for Family and for GOD.
"You can't really love someone unless you love yourself"
The feelings we have when we fall in love would be infatuation. It's an emotional reaction to someone.
True love is not based on feelings, but is a way of life. You would do everything for her (or him). You would defend her and back her up, regardless of whether she's right or wrong. You wouldn't insult, criticise or put her down in public. You would learn the meaning of the word "Sorry". This is the exact opposite to the belief that love means never having to say you're sorry. No one would come before her. She would be your life, your world, your very being.
True love for her wouldn't depend on things like wealth, looks or position. You would love her just because of who she is, and you would love her as she changed with the years.
"Narcissim is self-love gone wrong"
To jump into Eros before learning to successfully negotiate Phileo is to look for trouble.
To mistake infatuation for true love is to open yourself to heartbreak.
To mistake sex for love is to risk hurting two people at the same time.