Sternberg's theory revolves around three compenents to
Love.
- passion
- intimacy
- commitment
You could have all three of these components combined, one or two, or you could have just one. Each relationship is different just like each person is different! For example one relationship may consist of just passion. A relationship like this would involve a couple that barely talks (intimacy) and are unfaithful to one another (commitment). However they have a good sexual relationship and that is what keeps them together (passion). Getting it? Here's another example. A couple has been together for awhile, has always been faithful to each other (commitment). They are very open and talk about their emotions often (passion), but they no longer have a desire for each other sexually (intimacy).
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