Triangular theory of LOVE

On this Singles Awareness Day, we should take a look at what love means to people.

Psychologist Robert Sternberg created a theory called "Triangular theory of LOVE". He stated that Love has three components, intimacy, passion, and commitment. A relationship based on a single element is less likely to survive than one based on two or more.

Furthermore, he categorize different types of love as follows,

Intimacy - Liking and Friendship
Passion - Infatuated love (aka "love at first sight")
Commitment - Empty love (eg, arranged marriage)
Intimacy and Passion - Romantic love
Passion and Commitment - Companionate love (eg, married couples)
Intimacy and Commitment - Fatuous love (this the one i dont quite get...)
Intimacy, Passion and Commitment - Consummate love

While the complete form of Love, Consummate love is not hard to achieve, it is the maintainence that is hard. Over time, one of the component would wear away...

Lastly, the athour stresses the importance of translating the components of love into action. "Without expression," he warns, "even the greatest of loves can die".

So for those of you who are on my B and C list, remember to express your love. (no no, im not talking about getting flowers...) For those who are on A list, remember there are different types of love, so dance away, go for your love!