Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love
Robert Sternberg’s model proposes that love is made up of three components:
Intimacy: Emotional closeness and bonding.
Passion: Physical and sexual attraction.
Commitment: The decision to maintain a relationship over time.
The balance of these three components changes the status of a relationship. For example:
- Intimacy + Passion = Romantic Love
- Intimacy + Commitment = Companionate Love
- Passion + Commitment = Fatuous Love
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