Compare and contrast intimacy and passion, according to the triangular theory of love.

What will be an ideal response?


The triangular theory of love defines intimacy and passion as two of the three components of love. Intimacy and passion are closely related, but while intimacy can be present in friendships, passion has a sexual element to it that is usually absent from friendships.

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a. personal interviews b. facts and evidence c. research d. personal writing style

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In what decade did countries from the Western Hemisphere become major contributors of immigrants to the United States?

A. 1910s B. 1950s C. 1970s D. 2000s

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Which of these service was among those provided by the firm of N.W. Ayer & Son?

A) product research B) psycho-demographics research C) expertise in placing advertisements in advantageous media D) in-house newsletters for companies

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CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY. One method used by those taking a critical approach involves the analysis of texts. Which ones might be considered for analysis?

a. Transcripts of interactions b. Television c. Music d. Movies

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