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Storge (/ˈstɔːrɡi/ STOR-gee;[1] from Ancient Greek στοργή (storgḗ) 'love, affection'),[2] or familial love, refers to natural or instinctual affection,[1][3] such as the love of a parent towards offspring and vice versa.
In social psychology, another term for love between good friends is philia.[3]
- ^ a b "storge". CollinsDictionary.com. HarperCollins.
- ^ Hooper, Walter (1996). C. S. Lewis: A Companion & Guide. p. 369-70.
- ^ a b Strong B, Yarber WL, Sayad BW, Devault C (2008). Human sexuality: diversity in contemporary America (6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. p. 228. ISBN 978-0-07-312911-2.