Theory of love
Marina Burgos
Theory of Love
PSY/220
9/1/13
Diane Winn-Clouse
Part I
The three dimensions of love are; Intimacy, passion, and commitment, according to Sternberg’s “Triangulor Theory of Love” (1986, 1987). These are the three ingredients that are defined to love. In our readings this week it is explained to us about different types of love that either include one or two of these dimensions, with the possibility of all three; Positive Psychology chapter 11 (Close Relationships and Well-Being). Intimacy is defined as mutual understanding, warm affection, and mutual concern for the other’s well being. Passion is strong emotion, excitement, sexual desire and attraction. Commitment is the decision to stay in a long term relationship no matter what, even if the other dimensions are not included. Romantic love is combined with intimacy and passion, but does not necessarily include a commitment. A one night stand can be a romantic love. You have the intimacy and passion throughout the time spent together, but with no interest in even making a commitment for a relationship, or to even see each other again. Companionate love is combined with intimacy and commitment. It is built on a strong foundation of friendship and getting to know one another. The couple has the commitment to stay together for the long run. This is usually seen in long lasting marriages that have let the passion die, but are committed to one another and care for one another. Fatuous love is love that is combined with passion and commitment. This love is mostly seen in young adults who fall for one another out of the passion, and are committed to one another but hardly know each other. There is a lack of intimacy it is solely built on passion. Infatuated love is passion only. There is no sense of intimacy or commitment. It is built on the physical attraction and sexual attraction. It is not a love that will withstand
Theory of Love
PSY/220
9/1/13
Diane Winn-Clouse
Part I
The three dimensions of love are; Intimacy, passion, and commitment, according to Sternberg’s “Triangulor Theory of Love” (1986, 1987). These are the three ingredients that are defined to love. In our readings this week it is explained to us about different types of love that either include one or two of these dimensions, with the possibility of all three; Positive Psychology chapter 11 (Close Relationships and Well-Being). Intimacy is defined as mutual understanding, warm affection, and mutual concern for the other’s well being. Passion is strong emotion, excitement, sexual desire and attraction. Commitment is the decision to stay in a long term relationship no matter what, even if the other dimensions are not included. Romantic love is combined with intimacy and passion, but does not necessarily include a commitment. A one night stand can be a romantic love. You have the intimacy and passion throughout the time spent together, but with no interest in even making a commitment for a relationship, or to even see each other again. Companionate love is combined with intimacy and commitment. It is built on a strong foundation of friendship and getting to know one another. The couple has the commitment to stay together for the long run. This is usually seen in long lasting marriages that have let the passion die, but are committed to one another and care for one another. Fatuous love is love that is combined with passion and commitment. This love is mostly seen in young adults who fall for one another out of the passion, and are committed to one another but hardly know each other. There is a lack of intimacy it is solely built on passion. Infatuated love is passion only. There is no sense of intimacy or commitment. It is built on the physical attraction and sexual attraction. It is not a love that will withstand