[[Love]] is the central focus in truly intimate relationships. Though love evades definition, thoughtful [[inquiry]] shows it to be qualitatively, not only quantitatively different than [[liking]], and the difference is not merely in the [[presence]] or absence of [[sexual attraction]]. According to one [[analysis]], love in relationships is divided into two types: passionate and companionate. Passionate love is intense longing, and is often accompanied by physiologic arousal, (shortness of breath, rapid heart rate & sexual impulses). Companionate love is affection and a feeling of intimacy not necessarily accompanied by physiologic arousal. | [[Love]] is the central focus in truly intimate relationships. Though love evades definition, thoughtful [[inquiry]] shows it to be qualitatively, not only quantitatively different than [[liking]], and the difference is not merely in the [[presence]] or absence of [[sexual attraction]]. According to one [[analysis]], love in relationships is divided into two types: passionate and companionate. Passionate love is intense longing, and is often accompanied by physiologic arousal, (shortness of breath, rapid heart rate & sexual impulses). Companionate love is affection and a feeling of intimacy not necessarily accompanied by physiologic arousal. |