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Types of love -

According to the Love Attitudes Scale, there are six different types of love. The primary love styles include passionate love, friendship love, and game-playing love.

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Ludus love -

Game-playing love, otherwise known as Ludus love, is characterized by flirting and playing, and it is more non-committal than other types of love.

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Casual -

In the context of a romantic relationship, Ludus love tends to appear when things are just casual, or when they are only just getting started.

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Any type of relationship -

Ludus love tends to be more casual than other types of love, although elements of it, such as spontaneity and surprises, can appear in just about any type of relationship.

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Playful -

One of the main characteristics of Ludus love is that it’s playful. It is all about teasing and joking, and often it feels like a game there to be played.

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Enjoying the moment -

Ludus love is also fun. It's about enjoying the moment with another person and not worrying too much about where things are headed.

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Lack of emotional involvement -

This type of love also tends to be casual. Generally, people engaging in Ludus love do not experience any significant emotional involvement.

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Spontaneity -

There is also a strong element of spontaneity with this type of love. People in the throes of Ludus love can expect plenty of unexpected encounters and thrilling surprises.

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Polyamory -

Ludus love is often polyamorous. People engaging in Ludus love are generally open to dating other people at the same time.

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Psychological explanations -

According to the experts, there are several psychological reasons that people may be more likely to engage in Ludus love than other types of love.

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Trauma -

The first is trauma. According to psychologists, people who have experienced a previous trauma may be more likely to engage in Ludus love as a coping mechanism.

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Trauma -

By keeping relationships playful and casual, people often feel they are protecting themselves against the risk of rejection and disappointment.

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Emotional distance -

Ludus love is also popular with people who want to avoid emotional intensity in their relationships. Indeed, Ludus love is generally characterized by a lack of emotional intensity.

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Emotional distance -

People who engage only in Ludus love relationships tend to be emotionally distant, and they prefer to keep their relationships in what they feel is a safe zone.

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Avoidant attachment style -

An avoidant attachment style is another reason people may be drawn to Ludus love. Indeed, it allows them to keep a degree of emotional distance from their partner.

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Avoidant attachment style -

Since Ludus love is non-committal, it also attracts commitment-phobes who have a history of dating casually and never getting into anything serious.

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Self-oriented -

Finally, Ludus love tends to attract people who are looking for a self-oriented kind of love. It allows people to indulge their childlike sense of self-indulgence.

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Societal perception -

The way that a given society perceives Ludus love depends largely on cultural, social, and individual factors.

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Non-traditional cultures -

For example, Ludus love is more acceptable in cultures that are open to casual dating, non-traditional relationship structures, and ethical non-monogamy.

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Traditional cultures -

More conservative or traditional societies, however, tend to view Ludus love as shallow. This is particularly true in cultures that value marriage, monogamy, and stability.

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How to practice Ludus love -

If you are looking for some ways to incorporate elements of Ludus love into your relationship, playful jokes and teasing are a good place to start.

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Teasing -

Remember that the banter does not have to be constant; a little humor can go a long way towards making the relationship feel light and fun.

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Give compliments -

Another way to ramp up the Ludus love levels is to give your partner lots of flirtatious compliments.

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Give compliments -

Remember that effective compliments are always considered and genuine; the things you say to your partner should show them you really know them.

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Plan surprises -

Another great way to practice Ludus love is to plan surprises. Why not treat your partner to a fun date, a gift, or a romantic trip away?

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Be spontaneous -

Equally effective is being spontaneous. Although it can be tricky when life gets busy, doing spontaneous things with your partner every now and again helps keep things exciting.

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Focus on the present -

Something you can do on your own to practice Ludus love is to enjoy the moment. Try not to dwell on the future but focus on being present in the moment.

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Be independent -

It is also a good idea to encourage independence. Co-dependence in relationships is often a good way to kill Ludus love.

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Be independent -

Within your relationship, try and make room for both yours and your partner’s individual goals and pursuits.

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Be honest -

Finally, always try to be honest about what you want. Don't mislead your partner or make promises you don’t intend to keep.

Sources: (PsyToolkit) (Verywell Mind)

See also: The seven new love languages explained

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