Eros is the Greek word for (especially) romantic or "sexual love". The term erotic is derived from eros.

In Freudian psychology, Eros, also referred to in terms of libido , libidinal energy or love, is the life instinct innate in all humans. It is the desire to create life and favours productivity and construction. Eros battles against the destructive death instinct of Thanatos (death instinct or death drive).

Eros love might best be defined as promoting well-being by affirming that which is valuable or beautiful (Thomas Jay Oord).

See also

• The Greek god Eros
• Greek words for love
• Limerence, an English term for this emotion

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