Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Love is a complex set of emotions, behaviors, and beliefs associated with strong feelings of affection, protectiveness, warmth, and respect for another person.
Related terms
Affection: A gentle feeling of fondness or liking towards someone or something.
Compassion: Deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.