Your friend Caitlyn is telling you about her boyfriend Roberto. She tells you that she feels very close to him but isn’t sure if she’s in love. Use your knowledge of the triangular theory of love to advise Caitlyn on whether she feels love for Roberto.
What will be an ideal response?
According to the triangular theory of love, the three components of love are intimacy, passion, and commitment. Caitlyn’s comment that she feels close to Roberto indicates that they likely have intimacy. If he is labeled her boyfriend, they might also have a degree of commitment. The main question is whether there is passion. Caitlyn should not think of passion as purely sexual, but of whether her needs for nurturance and self-esteem are being fulfilled by Roberto. Examining how her expression of opinions are received might help her identify whether or not she loves Roberto.
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