Download Triangular Theory of Love

Romantic
Love
Intimacy
Closeness of the partners,
measured by devotion and
emotional support.
Consummate
Love
Robert Sternberg:
He proposed the Triangular Theory of Love
in 1896 and believed that there are three
different components that influence love.
Combination of all three components
Passion
Commitment
The drive that leads to
romance, physical
attraction, and sexual
attraction
The stronger a
relationship is, the more
attached those people
will be
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According to the
different
combinations of
love, different types
of relationships are
created
Companionate
Love
People can feel
intimacy, passion,
and commitment
with God.
Long term versus
short term
Fatuous Love
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