Love connections Flashcards
A04 (20 cards)
Unrequited Love
One-sided love that is not returned.
Often includes longing, pain, or idealisation.
Romantic Love
Intense passion and emotional connection.
Can be joyful or destructive depending on the portrayal.
Forbidden Love
Love restricted by society, family, or circumstance (e.g., class, race, religion).
Often linked to secrecy or rebellion.
Enduring Love
Love that survives time, hardship, or aging.
Explores loyalty and deep connection.
Lost Love / Heartbreak
Focuses on love that has ended or failed.
Includes themes of grief, regret, or nostalgia.
Idealised Love
Love portrayed as perfect or flawless.
Often challenged by reality or disillusionment.
Self-Love / Self-Destruction in Love
The tension between loving another and maintaining identity or self-worth.
Sometimes shows how love can damage or empower.
Obsessive / Possessive Love
Love that becomes controlling or unhealthy.
Often blurs into jealousy, domination, or madness.
Love and Death
The intertwining of love and mortality.
Often explores the idea of eternal love or love as a source of suffering.
Courtly Love
A stylised and often idealised form of love, typically involving a noble admirer and an unattainable beloved.
Associated with medieval traditions, chivalry, and poetic longing.
Love vs. Duty / Responsibility
A conflict between romantic desire and moral, familial, or societal obligations.
Often creates tension and tragedy.
Love and Power / Control
Explores how love can be used to manipulate or dominate.
Often seen in toxic or abusive relationships.
Fated / Destined Love
Love portrayed as inevitable or written in the stars.
Often linked to fate, destiny, or the supernatural.
Love and Emotion (Passion vs. Restraint)
The contrast between intense feeling and emotional control.
May feature characters torn between impulse and decorum.
Love and Confusion / Identity
Explores how love affects personal identity or causes emotional turmoil.
May blur the lines between love, obsession, and self-doubt.
Transient / Fleeting Love
Love that is short-lived or ephemeral.
Often tied to time, youth, or seasonal imagery (e.g. summer love, fading romance).
Sacrificial Love
When a character gives something up — their freedom, life, or happiness — for love.
Can be noble or tragic.
Universal / Human Love
Love portrayed as a universal human experience.
Often aims to connect the personal with the collective.
Love and Aging / Time
Explores how love changes with age or over time.
May contrast youthful passion with mature companionship or fading affection.
Love and Conflict
Explores how love can cause arguments, emotional warfare, or personal struggle.
May overlap with betrayal, jealousy, or internal conflict.
