Marriage fulfills the different types of love

The word "love" in English is all encompassing. It is used as a generic word for love that a person has for different people & objects in his/her life. However the Greeks used 4 words to describe love.

1. Storge - love of parents for their offsprings

2. Eros - love between men & women

3. Philia - love between friendships

4. Agape - sacrificial love

It is in a marriage that all the different forms can be fulfilled in one fell swop. Take me for example. My wife is my best friend and lover. We've sacrificed many times for each other. We're expectant for a future where we'll provide a loving and nurturing environment for our kids.