Love Styles Test with Diagram: LAS-42
Scientific love style test by Hendrick & Hendrick (1986). 42 questions reveal your unique profile among 6 styles: from passionate Eros to selfless Agape. Compare results with your partner for compatibility insights.
About the Methodology
What It Measures
The Love Attitudes Scale (LAS-42) is a scientific psychological instrument developed by Clyde Hendrick and Susan Hendrick in 1986. The test is based on John Alan Lee's love typology (1973), which identified 6 love styles from Greek philosophy: Eros (passionate love), Ludus (playful), Storge (friendship), Pragma (practical), Mania (possessive), and Agape (selfless). LAS-42 measures the expression of each style in an individual.
Test Structure
Standardized questionnaire with clear question structure and response scale.
Psychometric Properties
John Lee's Color Wheel of Love
Colour Wheel Theory of Love (1973)
Color Wheel Theory of Love
In 1973, Canadian sociologist John Alan Lee published the book 'Colours of Love,' describing 6 love styles by analogy with the artist's color wheel. Three primary styles (Eros, Ludus, Storge) combine into three secondary styles (Mania, Pragma, Agape).
- • Eros — passion
- • Ludus — game
- • Storge — friendship
- • Mania = Eros + Ludus
- • Pragma = Ludus + Storge
- • Agape = Eros + Storge
History of the LAS-42 Test
John Alan Lee
Publication of 'Colours of Love' — theory of 6 love styles based on in-depth interviews.
Clyde & Susan Hendrick
Creation of the validated LAS-42 questionnaire (42 items, 7 per scale). Published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Enzo Emanuele et al.
Discovery of the genetic basis of love styles: Eros is linked to dopamine (DRD2), Mania to serotonin.
LAS-42 in Numbers
LAS-42 vs Chapman's '5 Love Languages'
LAS-42 (scientific test)
- ✓ Published in peer-reviewed journal (1986)
- ✓ Psychometric validation (α = 0.70–0.90)
- ✓ Genetically confirmed (2007)
- ✓ Measures HOW you love (style)
- ✓ Predicts relationship satisfaction
'5 Languages' (popular book)
- — Based on pastor's observations (1992)
- — No scientific validation of questionnaire
- — No peer-reviewed publications
- — Measures HOW you want to receive love
- — Commercial product
6 Love Styles
The LAS-42 test identifies your unique love profile among 6 classical styles. Each style is measured with 7 questions and displayed on a circular diagram. Most people have 1-2 dominant styles.
Eros (Passionate Love)
7 questionsRomantic, passionate love with strong physical and emotional attraction
Ludus (Game-Playing Love)
7 questionsLove as a game, non-serious relationships, avoiding commitment
Storge (Friendship Love)
7 questionsLove growing from friendship, based on shared interests and companionship
Pragma (Practical Love)
7 questionsPractical approach to choosing a partner, considering compatibility and life goals
Mania (Possessive Love)
7 questionsIntense, dependent love with jealousy and obsession
Agape (Selfless Love)
7 questionsSacrificial, altruistic love focused on partner's wellbeing
Who Is This For
People wanting to understand their love style
Couples seeking better understanding
Singles looking for compatible partners
Psychologists and relationship counselors
Romantic relationship researchers
Practical Value
Understanding your own love style
Visual profile of all 6 styles
Style comparison with partner
AI-powered compatibility recommendations
Identifying potential conflicts in relationships
Science-based approach to relationships
Love Style Test with Diagram: LAS-42
The Love Attitudes Scale (LAS-42) is a scientific psychological test developed by Clyde and Susan Hendrick in 1986 to determine your love style. The test is based on John Alan Lee's typology, which identified 6 love styles from Greek philosophy.
The 6 Love Styles
Eros — passionate, romantic love with strong physical attraction. Ludus — playful love without commitment. Storge — friendship love growing from closeness. Pragma — practical approach to partner selection. Mania — possessive, dependent love with jealousy. Agape — selfless, sacrificial love.
Why Know Your Love Style?
Understanding your love style helps recognize your relationship needs, avoid partner conflicts, and find compatible people. Take the LAS-42 test and get AI analysis of your love profile!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LAS-42 test?
LAS-42 (Love Attitudes Scale) is a scientific psychological love style test developed by Hendrick & Hendrick in 1986. It measures 6 love styles: Eros (passionate), Ludus (playful), Storge (friendship), Pragma (practical), Mania (possessive), and Agape (selfless).
What are the 6 love styles?
The typology is based on Greek philosophy: Eros — passionate, romantic love; Ludus — playful, non-serious; Storge — friendship-based, gradual; Pragma — practical, rational; Mania — possessive, dependent; Agape — selfless, sacrificial love.
Which love style is best?
There is no 'best' style — each has its strengths and characteristics. Eros brings passion, Storge provides stability, Agape offers deep care. What matters is style compatibility between partners and understanding differences.
Can you change your love style?
Love styles are shaped by experience and can change with age and in different relationships. Awareness of your style helps work on it. Most people express several styles to varying degrees.
Which love styles are compatible?
Compatibility depends on many factors. Similar styles often work well together (Eros+Eros) or complementary ones (Agape+Mania). Conflicts more often arise between opposite styles (Ludus and Mania). AI analysis helps assess your compatibility.
Should both partners take the test?
Yes, it's very helpful! Comparing love profiles helps understand differences in expectations and needs, prevent conflicts, and find common ground.
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