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According to robert sternberg, when two people are living in an arranged marriage, or a couple has decided to stay together "for the sake of the children," this is called

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This is called empty love. The theory described by Robert Sternberg, called the Triangular Theory of Love, indicates that love can have 3 components: intimacy, passion and decision /commitment.

The intimacy component refers to feelings of connection, closeness, and union in sentimental relationships. The component of passion refers to romantic impulses, physical attractiveness, and sexual intercourse.

The decision /commitment component refers first to the decision to love someone, and then to the decision to keep that commitment. This component is also called empty love.

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