People in the early stages of love are often this way. They feel very dependent and afraid, and want desperately for someone to fill them up inside and help them feel safe. And, until this need is addressed properly, they are unable to invest a great deal in the concerns of the other person. Our gratefulness drives us to be concerned about the welfare of the other person, and our loved state gives us a safe foundation from which to venture out and begin helping and loving them back. This type of love is quite satisfying to both, as both can enjoy the dual aspects of giving and receiving love, on a more or less equal level.
Altruistic love is a giving type of love.
Altruistic This type of love is the most mature, and is built on moving along the other s. Altruistic live is a giving type of love. It doesn t need the other person s support, and can love freely without depending on that other. We are in a loved state, with enough emotional memories internalized through our experiences to sustain us. At the same time, altruists are never without regular, sustaining relationship with God and others in their lives.