Question

Melanie and Ross have been seeing each other for about four months. They enjoy passionate intimacy and share their innermost thoughts with each other. However, Melanie and Ross do not wish to commit to a long-term relationship. In the context of Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, Melanie and Ross’s relationship can best be termed as:A. romantic love.B. liking.C. consummate love.D. companionate love.

Answer 1

Answer:A. romantic love.

Explanation:Romantic love is made up of both intimacy and passion components In the context of Sternberg’s triangular theory of love,

Intimacy.

Intimacy is made up of those feelings of closeness and connectedness and a very close bond between two people inlove.

Passion.

Passion is that drive and physical attraction that lead to sexual activities betwee two people and any other arousing factors that lead to a passion within that relationship.

This type of love doesn't have any long term commitment attached to it.