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Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A theory that describes love as consisting of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. These components can combine in different ways to form various types of love.

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