That question was just out of the blue.
2006-06-10 18:55:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
According to Robert Sternberg's research, "Love" is an emotion consisting of three components: intimacy, passion & committment.
Intimacy, the feeling close and connected to someone (developed through sharing and very good communications over time). Intimacy is what makes you want to share and offer emotional and material support to each other.
-Intimacy alone is Liking (true friendship without passion or long-term commitment)
Passion, the feeling physically aroused and attracted to someone. Passion is what makes you feel "in love" and is the feeling most associated with love. It also rises quickly and strongly influences and biases your judgment.
-Passion alone is Infatuation (passionate, obsessive love at first sight without intimacy or commitment)
Commitment, pledging to your self and each other to strengthen the feelings of love and to actively maintain the relationship. Commitment is what makes you want to be serious, have a serious relationship and promise to be there for the other person if things get tough.
-Commitment alone is Empty Love (decision to love another without intimacy or passion)
Romantic Love: Intimacy & Passion, no Commitment
-Lovers physically and emotionally attracted to each other but without commitment
-“As in a summer romance”
Companionate Love: Intimacy & Commitment, but no Passion
-Long-term committed friendships or a marriage in which the passion has faded
-I love you but I’m not IN love with you
Fatuous Love: Passion & Commitment, but no Intimacy
-Commitment based on passion with without time for intimacy to develop
-Shallow relationship such as a whirlwind courtship
Consummate Love: A complete love consisting of all three components
2006-06-13 15:39:26 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is no difference but the way it is used in love means that you love a person but you are not sure if they love you back just loving some one can go both ways it just sounds right too to use the quot in love i hope this helps your out of the blue question
2006-06-10 18:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by dubbergirlpanda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being in love someone is when you can have that one friend you always is there for you through anything.You are in love with the things that person doen.Or your in love with their sole.Loveing someone is when that other half of you can make every day worth living.Also love is when a person can make your heart beat faster and slower at the same time.It's a big difference
2006-06-10 19:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by Gangwar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To love some is like loving you parents and family, being in love is the person you love in ways that differ from the love you hold for your family its the kind of love you have for your significant other.
2006-06-10 18:59:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know how you love your friends or family? That is like loving somebody. But being in love is much more intense. You think about that person all the time and your heart skips a beat when you see them or hear their voice.
You want to be closer to them and know everything about them and you just care for their well being. Believe me,when you are in love you just know it.
2006-06-10 19:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by fallenangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a lot. you can LOVE a boy, in a friendly way, being IN LOVE with him though should mean that you would do anything for them. If you have a Bible than you should read 1 Corinthians 13. It's beautiful, and I think it's a great definition of what true love is.
2006-06-10 18:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference is loving someone is just like the new bike you got for Christmas, but begin in love is so much sweeter nothing matters to you about the other person, to me it's like a habit you just can't stop. good luck.
2006-06-10 19:00:54 · answer #7 · answered by lurena r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, good question....I'm sorry I'm not sure what the exact difference is. but I think, to love someone is to care for them but to be IN love with them means to be mad about them.
2006-06-10 18:58:55 · answer #8 · answered by Sara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loving someone- care for them as a friend like home girl or boy in love- your feelings go sooo far you get out of control
2006-06-10 19:01:46 · answer #9 · answered by i will say Lean Wit it Rock Wi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loving someone is a one way thing, like I could love you but you may not know I am alive. being "In Love" means you love each other. you love them and they love you. that's just my opinion, but it sounds right.
2006-06-10 19:03:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋