Understanding the foundations for romance

First up, we have Storge; referring to the natural or instinctive affection, such as the love of a parent towards their child (and vice versa). The most natural form of love as it is based off of primal human instincts, something that is out of our conscious control. To possess this form of love is the ability to love so purely without thinking twice about it as you never consciously decide to love in this way, you just feel it.

Secondly, we have Philia; referring to the love or affection that is seen through friendship. Another pure form of love, the kind…