Chapter Two Love Relationships

Romantic Love

A state of intense longing for union with another; often includes love at first sight or deep attraction.

Conjugal Love

Love characterized by companionship, comfort, and security; typically found among married individuals.

Infatuation

Intense emotional feelings based on limited actual exposure, often confused with love.

Lust

Sexual desire that is biologically driven.

Ludic Love Style

Sees love as a game, avoids dependence on partners, and does not encourage intimacy.

Pragma Love Style

A logical and rational decision-making style regarding love; partners are evaluated based on benefits.

Eros Love Style

Characterized by romantic love filled with passion and intense emotional and sexual desires.

Mania Love Style

Extreme emotional and sexual passion leading to jealousy and possessive behaviors.

Storge Love Style

A calm, nonsexual love characterized by friendship, commitment, and familiarity.

Agape Love Style

Selfless love focused on the well-being of others without expecting anything in return.

Triangular View of Love

Sternberg's theory consisting of three elements: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Non-Love

Absence of intimacy, passion, and commitment in a relationship.

Liking

Characterized by intimacy without passion or commitment.

Infatuation (in Sternberg's theory)

Passion without intimacy or commitment.

Romantic Love (in Sternberg's theory)

Combination of intimacy and passion without commitment.

Conjugal Love (in Sternberg's theory)

Intimacy and commitment without passion.

Fatuous Love

Passion and commitment without intimacy.

Empty Love

Commitment without passion or intimacy.

Consummate Love

Combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Love Languages: Gifts

Expressing love through thoughtful gifts that prioritize the partner.

Love Languages: Quality Time

Spending uninterrupted, focused time with a partner.

Love Languages: Words of Affirmation

Encouraging and appreciating a partner through affirming comments.

Love Languages: Acts of Service

Helping and supporting a partner to ease their burdens.

Love Languages: Physical Touch

Using non-verbal body language to communicate affection.

Digital Language of Love

Using texting wisely to express love while maintaining boundaries.

Evolutionary Theory of Love

Suggests love develops to bond parents for child-rearing.

Learning Theory of Love

Proposes love feelings develop in response to certain behaviors or interactions.

Sociological Theory of Love

Describes stages of relationship development: Rapport, Self-revelation, Mutual Dependency, Fulfillment of Personality Needs.

Psychosexual Theory of Love

Views love as linked to sexual desires restrained by social norms.

Biochemical Perspective of Love

Focuses on hormones like oxytocin, which facilitate bonding and emotional attachment.

Social Conditions of Love

The notion that love is a social label reflecting internal feelings influenced by societal narratives.

Physical Conditions of Love

Influences of physical appearance on love relationships.

Psychological Conditions of Love

Factors like reciprocal liking, personality, self-esteem, and self-disclosure essential to forming love.

Keeping Your Love Alive

Principles for ensuring a successful long-term relationship, such as careful partner selection and managing expectations.

Unrequited Love

Love that is not reciprocated or returned by the object of affection.

Jealousy

An emotional response to perceived threats in valued relationships, including fear of abandonment.

Types of Jealousy

Includes reactive, anxious, and possessive types; each manifesting differently based on circumstances.

Future of Marriage

Love will remain a fundamental and cherished experience, sought after and valued.

Romantic Infatuation

A feeling of intense attraction often mistaken for genuine love.

Passionate Love

An emotionally charged love characterized by strong feelings of desire.

Companionship

The companionship aspect of love focuses on shared experiences and emotional support.

Security in Love

A key component of love that encompasses feelings of safety and stability.

Dependence in Relationships

The reliance on a partner for emotional and psychological support.

Commitment

The decision to maintain a long-term relationship with a partner.

Emotional Engagement

The active involvement of partners in emotional expressions and connections.

Active Listening

An important communication skill that involves fully focusing, understanding, and responding to a partner.

Transformative Love

Love that evolves and adapts over time, embracing life changes.

Cuddle Chemical

Oxytocin, which plays a significant role in bonding during emotional interactions.

Mutual Dependency

A relationship dynamic where both partners thrive when together.

Fulfillment of Personality Needs

The desire for love, trust, and mutual support between partners.

Resilient Love

The ability of love to withstand challenges and adapt to changes.

Romantic Idealism

Belief in a 'true love' that transcends all obstacles.

Control in Relationships

Behaviors aimed at managing a partner's actions or interactions.

Gaslighting

A psychological manipulation that seeks to make a person doubt their own feelings or perceptions.

Sadness in Love

The emotional pain that can follow the loss or end of a significant relationship.

Betrayal in Love

Breaking the trust within a romantic relationship, often leading to emotional turmoil.

Partners' Growth

A relationship should foster growth and development for both individuals.

Caring in Relationships

The emotional investment in a partner's well-being and happiness.

Self-Disclosure

The sharing of personal thoughts and feelings that deepen intimacy.