2006-06-11 06:03:25 · 5 answers · asked by ♥♥Lovena♥♥ 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
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
2006-06-12 10:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck W 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Physical attraction I believe is part of the "survival of the fittest". Physical beauty portrays good health and fertility. Physical beauty also makes people perceive that the person is nice and intelligent.
I also agree that the heart of a person comes into play. Their personality goes along way.
2006-06-11 06:12:34 · answer #2 · answered by okanagan_dove 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
physical attraction is not nearly as important as who they are. who they are could turn you on or off regardless of what they look like. a total hottie could be an asshole to point where he is the ugliest human on the planet, and a not so great looking guy could be the most beautiful person ever if they're the one for you.
2006-06-11 06:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by Exodus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah my grandfather continually does whilst he gets indignant to me because of the fact i did no longer purchase him wine and poke him in facebook lol ! He gets even angey as quickly as I caught my grandfather **** up our helpful grandmother
2016-12-08 19:29:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heart and soul. Vanity is not a good thing.
2006-06-11 06:05:26 · answer #5 · answered by truckinggirl6977 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋