Lecture on Love

Introduction

• Germans are known for rationality
• Today's topic: Love

Various Definitions of Love

• Safety and security with a person
• Uncontrollable feeling that can be both beautiful and painful
• Interest and affection, deep feeling
• Being there for each other, trust even in bad times
• Acceptance and finding oneself in the other
• Love as an indescribable feeling that is intrinsic and cannot be controlled
• Mixture of affection, decision, and care
• Authenticity in love
• Giving more than taking
• Faithfulness and loyalty

Importance of Love in Different Relationships

• For family, children, friends, partners
• Can also include love for one's own activities and hobbies
• Love as a source of strength in life
• Mostly associated with warmth and a positive feeling

Feelings of Love

• Safety and familiarity
• Unconditional trust
• Inner warmth and inner peace
• Feelings can range from joy to stomach aches
• Chemical reaction of the body - similar to a drug

Stories and Experiences

• Meeting the partner and strong emotions
• Love for children often surpasses other loves
• Decision to do something out of passion, e.g., studying in Germany
• Love can be blind

Practicing and Enhancing Language

• Recommendation to use the platform italki

Conclusions

• Love is versatile and comes in many forms
• Love gives life meaning and strength

Closing

• Thanks to the audience
• Invitation to participate in interactive exercises and to become a member of Easy German