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Modern Western view of love

Love is essential for marriage.

Historical view of marriage

Marriage was primarily an economic, political, or family arrangement.

Ancient Greece's view of love

Love was seen as madness; admired platonic love.

Middle Ages perspective on love

Courtly love was idealized, nonsexual, and often adulterous.

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love

A theory stating there are three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Components of Romantic Love

Romantic love includes intimacy and passion.

Passion in relationships

Passion tends to decrease over time, while intimacy and commitment can grow.

Helen Fisher’s three systems of love

Lust, attraction, and attachment, driven by different hormones.

Two-Factor Theory of Love

Love is a combination of physiological arousal and labeling it as love.

Companionate Love

A combination of intimacy and commitment characterized by deep friendship and mutual respect.

Unrequited Love

Loving someone who does not love you back, experienced by 80-90% of people.

Secure attachment style

Characterized by openness, trust, intimacy, and commitment.

Romantic love's emotional duration

Romantic love is often seen as a diffuse, enduring mood rather than a quick emotional event.

Oxytocin's role in love

Oxytocin promotes bonding, calmness, and is released during childbirth, breastfeeding, and orgasm.

Compassionate Love

Combines intimacy and caring, defined by empathy and selflessness.

Liking vs Love

Liking is calm admiration, while love is intense and passionate.

Age's effect on love

Older adults experience less intense but more positive emotions in love.

Gender differences in love experience

Men may fall in love faster and prioritize passion, while women value commitment.

Impact of routine on relationships

Routine can reduce passion but increase intimacy and commitment over time.

To keep passion alive in a relationship

Add novelty and excitement through new activities together.