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  1. Sep 16, 2024 · Love is a fundamental and complex human emotion. Learn more about the different types of love and their effects on our bodies.

    • Nancy Lovering
  2. Feb 12, 2024 · Psychologists and researchers have proposed several different theories of love to explain how it forms as well as how it endures. Here are five of the major theories proposed to explain the psychology of love and other emotional attachments.

  3. Understanding the psychology of love involves analyzing the emotions, behaviors, and cognitive processes that shape our interactions with others, ultimately providing insights into the profound impact that love has on our lives.

    • Nonlove. The first type of love that Sternberg introduces is nonlove, which is when none of the three components of love are present in a relationship (Sternberg, 1986).
    • Liking (also called friendship) The second type of love that Sternberg introduces is liking, which is when the intimacy component of love is present in a relationship, but the passion and decision/commitment components are not (Sternberg, 1986).
    • Infatuation. The third type of love that Sternberg introduces is infatuated love, which is when the passion component of love is present in a relationship, but the intimacy and decision/commitment components are not (Sternberg, 1986).
    • Empty Love. The fourth type of love that Sternberg introduces is empty love, which is when the decision/commitment component of love is present in a relationship, but the intimacy and passion components are not (Sternberg, 1986).
  4. May 19, 2020 · Romantic love has been described as a advanced form of human attraction system (Fisher et al., 2005) and it fits with the passion component of Sternberg’s triangular theory of love which he described as the quickest to recruit (Sternberg, 1986).

    • Tobore Onojighofia Tobore
    • 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00862
    • 2020
    • Front Psychol. 2020; 11: 862.
  5. Feb 14, 2024 · The exploration into the psychology of love spans various disciplines, including social psychology, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology, each contributing unique perspectives to our understanding of romantic connections.

  6. Exploring the psychology behind love can shed light on our behaviors, motivations, and experiences in romantic relationships. From the initial stages of attraction to long-term commitment, understanding the psychological processes at play can help us navigate the labyrinth of love.