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If there’s anything psychologists, philosophers, and free spirits can all agree upon, it’s that love isn’t just one thing—in fact, several theories and paradigms actually put it into 3 different categories. We’ll be taking a closer look at 3 of the most well-known theories out there, including Robert Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, the 3 loves theory, and the different Greek words for “love.” Dive on in to take closer look at all the different ways people can love one another (and where your own relationships fall into the mix).
Things You Should Know
- Intimacy, passion, and commitment are the 3 main aspects of love, according to Sternberg's triangular theory of love.
- The 3 Loves Theory affirms that people go through 3 powerful loves in their life, with the third one being a committed and long-lasting love.
- Eros, philia, and agape are often touted as the 3 Greek types of love, but there are actually 5 other types (8 total): storge, ludus, mania, pragma, and philautia.
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