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Clyde likes to have romantic relationships, but he is not committed to any of his partners. He finds love appealing but does not want to get involved. Clyde is a/an __________ lover.

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Answer: Ludic lover

Explanation: Characters like Clyde do not experience love for what love is, at least when it comes to romantic relationships, but more like a game. By some general, unwritten definition, love is giving, forgiving, compassion, understanding, romance, etc. However, Clyde sees love as a game, not any, but a game where he has to win, and these are ludic lovers. Like any game, there can be more participants in this game, and in this game ludic lovers feel comfortable when they win, as well as when they manipulate and deceive in this "game" in order to win. Clearly, these lovers are a little devoted to love and emotionally not involved in a relationship, but practically.

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