[b]Storge[/b] [quote=jechel.eonni;#166802;1339652804]an affectionate love that slowly develops from friendship, based on similarity (kindred to Philia).Storgic lovers are friends first. Storgic love develops gradually out of friendship, and the friendship can endure beyond the breakup of the relationship. Storgic lovers choose their mates based on homogamy, and sometimes cannot pinpoint the moment that friendship turned to love. Storgic lovers want their significant others to also be their best friends.Storgic lovers place much importance on commitment, and find their motivation to avoid committing infidelity is to preserve the trust between the partners. Children and marriage are seen as legitimate forms of their bond. Sex is of lesser importance than in some of the other love styles.This involves respect and understanding for another person. The advantage of storgic love is the level of intimacy between the partners. The disadvantage is the lack of passion[/quote] affectionate love that slowly develops from friendship are friends first