all the stuff you've been through, has it only led you to the point where you love, and be loved?
2007-05-16 13:53:13 · 19 answers · asked by . 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
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
2007-05-17 12:22:45 · answer #1 · answered by Chuck W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can find love in many shapes and forms. When you are young, you think it's with the boy who is in homeroom with you, but as you get older your love changes towards like your children. It's up to you to decide what matters in the end. I think for a lot of people anymore it is money.
2007-05-16 20:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by antlog2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You bet it is! In the past 18 months I have lost my mother in law, father in law, had my house burn to the ground, had my daughter move 1000 miles away, and about 3 weeks ago had my mom die suddenly. Oh, and the hubby's business is shutting down this week. And, I tell you what, if it wasn't for the love that my hubby and I share I would have never made it through. (oh, I didn't mention I lost 2 of my dearest friends)
2007-05-16 20:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by The Nana of Nana's 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we existed in the beginning because of love, so from where we start,that's how it will end as well.^_^
Everything around us is all about love, like for example a passion or interest in something, love of money, the love of our friends and family, etc!
We usually die on the death bed too,surrounded by your loved ones(it doesn't count whether you are still alive or dead when they surround your death bed)
2007-05-17 00:43:02 · answer #4 · answered by FloralLover 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is, when you really love some one anything is possible. im not saying that its easy you have to work at it, but once you get to a certain point its the most beautiful thing in the world =]
2007-05-16 20:56:45 · answer #5 · answered by :D haha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the end, love is not the only thing that matters. Integrity and dignity should not be sacrificed for love.
2007-05-16 20:57:32 · answer #6 · answered by Firespider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a ton of stuff that is important in realtionships. Respect, concern..... but if you have true love, all of those fall into place nicely...
2007-05-17 08:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by ohnaggers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-05-16 20:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by Meeya 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love is the be all and end all of everything
2007-05-16 20:59:45 · answer #9 · answered by Frank the Frowner : ( 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anything matters in the end.
2007-05-16 20:55:59 · answer #10 · answered by tillbaka i tiden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋