Passion is a strong physical and emotional attraction to another person, a desire to be with them and enjoy their company. This is the intense feeling of infatuation that is often mistaken for love. Passion can be intense and emotional, but it is not the foundation for long-term relationships. Passion fades quickly if partners do not find common interests and values. 💖

Intimacy is the feeling of emotional connection with a partner, a sense of mutual understanding and trust, where there is a feeling of closeness and kinship. This deeper feeling is based on shared interests, values, and views on life... without the fear of being misunderstood. Intimacy allows partners to feel comfortable and safe with each other. 😌💕

Commitment is the willingness of partners to support each other and be there in difficult times. Commitment is based on mutual respect, trust, and responsibility for the relationship. People begin to make plans for the future together. Commitment helps maintain relationships over a long period. 😘

Sternberg claims that each of these components of love has its degree of expression. For example, someone may be very passionate but not very intimate or responsible. Or, conversely, someone may show strong intimacy but not feel passion for their partner.

Sternberg's triangular theory explains why people can experience different types of love. For example, romantic love is a combination of passion and intimacy, while friendly love is a deeper level of intimacy without passion.

Love is a phenomenon that no one, not even science, can fully understand or explain yet. But is it necessary to try to understand it? Those who have experienced this state of love to the fullest say that it does not need to be understood—love just needs to be felt and enjoyed, and in this state, one just needs to live...😍

Love is a state of the soul and a state of harmony... when there are no imbalances, and everything is in equilibrium with each other. And then, for true love, according to this theory, all three components must be present in equal measure. 🥰

One of the main advantages of the triangular theory of love is that it helps people better understand their feelings and emotions. This can be useful for those who want to improve their relationships or find a new partner. 👫❤️