Bifalgorithm post · Health Education · Theories of Love
Triangular Theory
Triangular Theory (Health Education · Theories of Love) — "Robert Sternberg was the “Geometry of Love” psychologist who triangulated love using intimacy, passi…
Ideas in this flowchart
- Conceptions of love through Sternberg’s triangular model and modern applications
- Sternberg’s model triangulates love through three measurable components.
- Intimacy is one dimension of the love triangle.
- Passion is one dimension of the love triangle.
- Commitment is one dimension of the love triangle.
- The intensity of each component determines the intensity of the couple’s love triangle.
- Each partner’s triangle should be considered in relation to the other partner’s triangle.
- When all three components are balanced and sufficiently strong, the relationship may have a rare and rewarding form of love.
- Consummate love consists of equal measures of passion, intimacy, and commitment that satisfy both partners.
- Modern applications identify many ingredients of love, including commitment, passion, friendship, trust, loyalty, affection, intimacy, acceptance, caring, concern, selflessness, infatuation, and romance.
- Unconditional love is sincere love that does not vary according to the loved person’s actions.
- Parents may express unconditional love toward children whose misbehavior embarrasses or disappoints them.
