High school sweethearts Lindsey and Ryne are very physically and emotionally attracted to each other, but they are going to different colleges in the fall and decide that they should not commit to their relationship. According to Sternberg's triangular theory, they have __________ love.

A. companionate
B. consummate
C. fatuous
D. romantic


Answer: D

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