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Jul
The nature of love and the antecedents of its experience are complex questions. Though there is a kernel of truth to the bestowal view, it misses an important aspect. Love is creative and not a reaction to antecedent values. Love theories that understand love in terms of appraisal are incomplete. There is no single definition of love. There are a variety of theories of love, each of which is a useful starting point for further research. A basic requirement for living a full and healthy life, love is the opposite of hate. Love is an intense feeling for another person…