Phileo - Advantages
Phileo love is a love based on "give-and-take", where two people benefit each other in a mutual way. One partner is still concerned with what she/he can take, but at the same time is also concerned with her/his partner's benefit and therefore gives back in return.
It is true that two lovers that start out by being friends first before becoming partners usually are the relationships that last more, long-term.
In the case of a man-woman romantic relationship, the advantage is you get to know each other first, before committing to a more serious relationship above friendship.
It is true that two lovers that start out by being friends first before becoming partners usually are the relationships that last more, long-term.
In the case of a man-woman romantic relationship, the advantage is you get to know each other first, before committing to a more serious relationship above friendship.
Phileo - Difficulties
Although phileo is wonderful, it is not always reliable since it is also held captive by the shifting sands of situation as well as by our and other's perceptions and expectations.
Unfortunately, we probably all know of a friendship which waned or was severed because of time, distance, harsh words, how someone interpreted another's actions, etc.
Unfortunately, we probably all know of a friendship which waned or was severed because of time, distance, harsh words, how someone interpreted another's actions, etc.
