Compare passionate and companionate love, and give an example of how Albert and Madison might experience both in their relationship.

What will be an ideal response?


- Passionate love is a state of powerful absorption in another person. When first dating, Albert and Madison might be consumed with being with one another, taking care of one another's needs, and satisfying their strong sexual urges for one another.
- Companionate love is a strong affection felt for someone with whom one's life in deeply intertwined. Assuming Albert and Madison form aa long and lasting relationship, over time the hallmarks of companionate love - intimacy, commitment, and genuine regard for that person - are likely to emerge, even as intense physical passion fades.

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