In thinking about how eros and agape interact, I realized you could compare eros to pushing the gas pedal. It gives us forward movement towards something. Agape is like the steering wheel and breaks. It gives direction to that forward movement and makes sure we stop for others, and stay in our lane.
There's a sense in which eros is the more primary. After all, without it, there is no need for a steering wheel/breaks. However, it would be a terrifying ride indeed if you couldn't control the car.
In this light, we can see that both eros and agape are made for each other.
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