Quiz: What Type of Ancient Greek Love Are You?

You could be one of the six ancient Greek love types: Eros, Philia, Storge, Agape, Ludus, or Philautia. Here’s a test to find your true match.

In Greek anthologies, love takes on various shapes, not limited to the typical passionate connection between individuals. According to Greek philosophers and profound thinkers, love embodies at least six distinct forms: Eros, Philia, Storge, Agape, Ludus, and Philautia. You can discover which aligns best with your personality by giving the Greek Love Quiz a whirl on this page.

If you’re keen to dive deeper into each of these love types, here’s a quick breakdown:

• Eros: This is the passionate kind of love often intertwined with sexual desire.
• Philia: Also dubbed “deep friendship love,” Philia is a platonic bond between pals, devoid of sensual elements.
• Storge: Storge encapsulates the familial love shared among family members—parents, children, and the like.
• Agape: A complex ancient Greek concept, Agape represents a universal and divine love encompassing all beings and things.
• Ludus: When affection between two individuals is characterized by Ludus, it’s lighthearted and playful. (Think a love story between two kids.)
• Philautia: Known as self-love, Philautia is a form of self-appreciation that everyone should nurture in their lives. (But it’s different from narcissism, mind you.)

Ready to uncover your inner ancient Greek love? Take our in-depth test, and we’ll unveil the answer in a jiffy. It’s all about your perspectives on affection, passion, and commitment in relationships.

Questions of the quiz

• 1
  Which one’s the most complicated aspect of love?
  

  • Intimacy

  • Trust

  • Commitment

  • Communication

• 2
  Which word describes your ideal romantic relationship?
  

  • Monogamous

  • Platonic

  • Polyamory

  • Spiritual

• 3
  How do you feel about commitment? Are you good at it?
  

  • I’m good at it

  • I guess I’m getting better

  • I’m not good at commitment

  • I’m trying to commit to myself before committing to others

• 4
  What do you think of the generic portrait of love in fiction?
  

  • I kind of like that image

  • I guess it’s exaggerated

  • Not a huge fan of romance, tbh

  • I think that idealistic image has done more than good

• 5
  Which archetype resembles you in a serious relationship?
  

  • Devotee

  • Comrade

  • Himeros or Aphrodite

  • King or Queen

• 6
  What keeps passion alive?
  

  • Respect

  • Loyalty

  • Playfulness

  • Self-reflection and healthy communication

• 7
  What stresses you out when you grow feelings for someone?
  

  • Rejection

  • Attachment

  • Commitment

  • Distraction

• 8
  What could be the downside of being deeply in love?
  

  • There’s no downside to it

  • Spending most of your time with only one person

  • Not being able to fully explore your sexuality or desires

  • Having less and less "me time"

• 9
  Which of these attributes should your dream partner have?
  

  • Compassion and empathy

  • Adventurous soul and a good sense of humor

  • Charm, confidence, and style

  • Self-respect

• 10
  What’s the scariest thing a lover can go through?
  

  • Being cheated on

  • Breakup

  • Losing interest

  • Being abused

• 11
  What helps you build trust with someone?
  

  • Actions

  • Time

  • I don’t trust anyone

  • IDK, but I’m working on it

• 12
  How would you describe your sexuality?
  

  • Normie

  • Random

  • Naughty

  • Unexplored

• 13
  What are your plans for the future like?
  

  • I want to get married and live a romantic life

  • I like to live in the moment and enjoy life to its fullest

  • IDK, my future doesn’t seem that bright at the moment

  • I want to focus on my career/education

• 14
  What kind of people are easier to love?
  

  • Kindhearted and supportive

  • Funny and easygoing

  • Charming and confident

  • Those who love themselves

• 15
  Final question: are you scared of heartbreaks?
  

  • Yes

  • Not sure

  • No

  • I’ve already been through that…