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triangular theory of love  

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  • Definition The triangular theory of love characterizes love in terms of three underlying components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. People love each other to the extent they show these three components, and different combinations of the components yield different kinds of love. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Triangular Theory of Love]

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