Topic > Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love - 1194

Based on Robert Sternberg's triangular theory of love, the perfect relationship should consist of three aspects, namely intimacy, passion and commitment. However, the numerous combinations of these psychological aspects of love create eight separate permutations that cover almost all relationships. (Hill, 2012) The love between Yuanhao and Jinghui is classified as consummated love based on the theory that all three aspects of the Triangle Theory of Love exist. Consummated love is the perfect form of love, which represents an ideal relationship for people to strive towards. Of the seven varieties of love, consummate love is theorized to be that love associated with the “perfect couple.” According to Robert Sternberg's theory (Sternberg, 1986), these couples will continue to have great sex for fifteen years or more into the relationship, they cannot imagine themselves happier in the long term with anyone else, they overcome their few difficulties with grace , and each pleasure in the relationship with the other. (Hill, 2012) However, Sternberg warns that sustaining consummated love can be even more difficult than achieving it. (Sternberg, 1986) Emphasizes the importance of translating the components of love into action. “Without expression,” he warns, “even the greatest love can die.” Therefore, consummated love may not be permanent. If passion is lost over time, it can transform into shared love where the love between the couple will become that of an intimate, non-passionate type of love that is stronger than friendship due to the element of long-term commitment. (Hill, 2012) Yuanhao and Jinghui want a long-lasting relationship and are ready for long-term mutual commitment, so they are willing to be there in difficult times......middle of paper......get they will soon have "holes" in life. These "holes" will increase proportionally depending on the age of our parents. We all know that someone special will cross our path in life. Someone who will become our “safety net” until the day we die. We too will become that special someone's "safety net". However, not many of us realize that there is more to the "safety net". Beyond security and support, there's more to relationships than meets the eye. Relationships teach us how to love ourselves before we love anyone. Only by learning to love, to love and to make yourself feel special will you be able to love someone. Entering into a relationship with someone is actually not about receiving love or the “safety net” in love that takes away loneliness, but rather about sharing love that makes us feel safe and supported. (PAUL, 2012)