/ Regardless of whether it expresses as romantic affection, spiritual connection, familial bonds, friendship, community ties, and more—love remains the most shared experience among humans. While values like justice and truth may be socially and intellectually prioritized, love often emerges as the highest ideal, taking on forms that are deeply spiritual or even divine. It predates rights, words, and discourse; it is the foundation of all ethics and law and the most universally acknowledged value.

 

The manifestations of love are contextual, shaped by cultural, social, and individual experiences, and it is precisely from this perspective that we will explore the universality of love.