Pragmatic love is an enduring love. It is an aged, mature, practical appreciation for another human being; founded on reason. The seven days of love: pragma focuses on the intimate connection found in this forever love.
What is pragma?
An ancient Greek word for the kind of love that develops over time in a relationship. It is practical and often found when two people work towards the same goals, compromise, show patience, and spend time giving love to one another, rather than receiving it.
characteristics of pragmatic love
Sexual attraction takes a back seat to commitment, understanding, compatibility, shared goals, and long-term interests. Established relationships share in this realistic love. There is deep devotion which develops over a long period of time.
An interesting fact about pragma
Arranged marriages are common relationships that start with this practical connection first and then stem from it. It makes sense to have a devotion to one another before finding the other types of love.
conclusion
The relationship between the two characters in the movie “Up” comes to mind when discussing the seven days of love: pragma. They experienced all seven of the types of love in their time together. But, it was pragma that kept them together. It is referred to as standing in love, not falling in love. This is the forever love. The lasting love.
additional reading
The seven days of love: