2006-06-17 23:17:27 · 5 answers · asked by KESHAV B 1 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
2006-06-20 03:16:29 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish i knew that's a good question, i have never felt true love before so i can give you a guess. lets see it could be because of the interacting hormones an electrical impulses in your brain that allows yo to feel this love that's a scientifically reason. a next reason is when two people feel something for each other. i don't believe in love, so that's all i got for you
2006-06-18 06:27:10 · answer #2 · answered by simplecast 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
love is the true feeling but attraction is something like infactuation.Search the web 2 know more on the difference of efects on the person.
2006-06-18 06:22:34 · answer #3 · answered by sealion13500 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much difference at the end of the day....
2006-06-18 06:24:54 · answer #4 · answered by mistersampath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
love is the most amazing feeling, its not all about sex....
2006-06-18 06:22:03 · answer #5 · answered by i_love_orange_crush_05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋