IGNOU MPCE 46 2026 2027 - Sternberg’s Triangular theory of love

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Sternberg’s Triangular theory of love

30 Jul 2026

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Word Count : 690

Love is one of the most significant human emotions and plays a vital role in personal well-being, relationships, and psychological health. Robert J. Sternberg proposed the Triangular Theory of Love in 1986 to explain the different components that make up love and how they combine to create various types of relationships. According to this theory, love consists of three essential components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. The presence or absence of these components determines the nature and quality of a relationship. This theory is widely used in Applied Positive Psychology because it helps individuals understand healthy relationships, improve emotional well-being, and strengthen interpersonal bonds. Intimacy refers to feelings of closeness, connectedness, trust, warmth, and emotional support between two individuals. It involves open communication, mutual understanding, respect, empathy, and the willingness to share personal thoughts and feelings. Intimacy develops gradually as partners spend time together and build

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