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    The document discusses different conceptions and theories of love. It describes romantic love as intense attraction and idealization that causes intrusive thoughts and mood swings. It also distinguishes compassionate love as a strong, peaceful affection. Sternberg's triangular theory of love categorizes love based on intimacy, passion, and commitment. Reiss's wheel theory examines love through rapport, intimacy, self-revelation, and mutual dependency. The document also outlines Lee's styles of love and conditions necessary for love to develop.

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    The document discusses different conceptions and theories of love. It describes romantic love as intense attraction and idealization that causes intrusive thoughts and mood swings. It also distinguishes compassionate love as a strong, peaceful affection. Sternberg's triangular theory of love categorizes love based on intimacy, passion, and commitment. Reiss's wheel theory examines love through rapport, intimacy, self-revelation, and mutual dependency. The document also outlines Lee's styles of love and conditions necessary for love to develop.

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    What Is Love?: Marriage and Family Professor Strickland

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    What Is Love?

    Love
    Marriage and Family Professor Strickland

    Romantic love- an intense, erotic attraction


    and yearning which idealizes the partner intrusive thoughts mood swings idealization exclusivity fear of rejection

    Biochemical response Compassionate love-a strong and enduring


    affection which is more peaceful and comfortable romantic love.

    Conceptions of Love
    Sternbergs Triangular View

    Sternbergs Triangular View


    Intimacy

    Ira Reiss's Wheel Theory of Love


    Lees Love Styles Romantic verses Realistic Love Love Relationships and Social Networks

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    Intimacy

    Liking

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    Commitment without passion or intimacy.

    Infatuation

    Passion without commitment or intimacy.

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    Romantic Love

    Passion and intimacy without Commitment.

    Fatuous Love

    Commitment and passion without intimacy.

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    Companionate Love
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    Reiss's Wheel Theory of Love


    rapport

    Lees Love Styles

    (using Greek words)

    intimacy need fulfillment


    Move forward when falling in love.

    self-revelation

    Ludus (playful and flirtatious) Pragma (practical) Eros (passionate and emotionally intense) Mania (emotionally intense, insecure,
    jealous and possessive)

    mutual dependency

    Move backward when falling out of love.

    Storge (compassionate and friendly) Agape (selfless and altruistic)

    Romantic vs. Realistic Love


    Infatuation Realistic Love

    Love and Social Networks


    Withdrawal-integration Hypothesis Romeo and Juliet Hypothesis

    happens quickly companionship denies problems calmness security poor coping strategies

    Origins of Love
    Evolutionary Theory Learning Theory Psychological Theory Ego-Ideal Theory Ontological Theory Biochemical theory Attachment Theory

    Conditions for Love


    Social Conditions
    Societal encouragement

    Psychological Conditions
    Self-concept Self-disclosure Cognitive functioning

    Love Problems
    Simultaneous Loves Abusive Love Relationships Jealousy

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