英语泛读教程1,Unit 1 Love.pptVIP

Unit One LOVE What is love ? Love is a deep feeling of fondness, affection and friendship that grows between people To love is to be human, to be loved is also to be human. Love is a universal emotion that expresses itself in every culture. What is Love Love is an emotion of strong affection and personal attachment. Love may be described as actions towards others (or oneself) based on compassion, or as actions towards others based on affection. Impersonal love A person can be said to love an object, principle, or goal if they value it greatly and are deeply committed to it. People can also love material objects, animals, or activities if they invest themselves in bonding or otherwise identifying with those things. Interpersonal love Interpersonal love refers to love between human beings. It is a more potent sentiment than a simple liking for another. Interpersonal love is most closely associated with interpersonal relationships. Such love might exist between family members, friends, and couples. How to Love 1. Say it. When you say the words I Love You, they should carry with them the desire to show someone that you love them, not what you simply want to feel. When you say it, make sure you really mean it and are willing to do anything for that special person. 2. Empathize. Put yourself in someone elses shoes. Rather than impose your own expectations or attempt to control them, to understand how they feel, where they come from, and who they are. Realize how they could also love you back just as well. How to Love 3. Love unconditionally. If you cannot love another person without attaching stipulations, then it is not love at all, but deep-seated opportunism (one who makes the most of an advantage, often unmindful of others). If your interest is not in the other person as such, but rather in how that person can enhance your experience of life, then it is not unconditional. If you have no intention of improving that person’s life, or allowing that pe