From the author: Types of love from the point of view of basic needs. From the point of view of Abraham Maslow's pyramid of needs, an individual is focused on growth, progressively satisfying needs and solving related problems. This happens in the case of harmonious, healthy development, the crown of which is the realization of oneself and one’s potential - self-actualization. In reality, it may happen that certain needs have not been met properly - the need for security, belonging, love, respect. There is a shortage of corresponding needs. Prompted by needs that are not fully realized, a person builds relationships, guided by his own deficits, in order to receive from the other what he lacks. In this case, the deficit can become excessively significant and valuable. In this way, consumer relationships can be formed when a person does not notice a unique individuality in another, but sees only a means or tool for satiating his unsatisfied needs. Love becomes scarce, turning into relationships, to quote Maslow: “with cows, horses and sheep, and with waiters, taxi drivers, policemen and others whom we use.” Deficit love is selfish by definition; a partner can be perceived as property that a person vitally needs. Dependence, jealousy, anxiety, and fear accompany such relationships. Mature love is the opposite, based on growth rather than scarcity. In a mature relationship there is trust, respect, care, creation - partners are autonomous, they help each other grow and develop, and reveal their potential. Love and be loved.