His theory describes types of love based on intimacy passion and commitment

That is, as people go through life, they can connect different components that would then develop into differential expressionsfrom merely being close friendsto loversand enduring life partners.

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When someone reflects on their social relationships in life, they may think about the those they love. According to Robert Sternberg and his Triangular Theory, there are seven forms of love, outside of nonlove, that may vary from one relationship to another and even over time in the same relationship.

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At the base of one corner is commitmenta cognitive process involving a decision to initiate or maintain a relationship. Without any further effort, the love is empty; the individual has simply declared that the relationship exists.

From here, there are two sides to ascend; both are capped by intimacya closeness or liking that occurs by mutually sharing personal details, feelings, and thoughts, beyond small-talk. This form of self-disclosure ensures a reciprocation that deepens the emotional connection between friends.

On the other corner is passionan aroused state of positive absorption in another person. This addictive mode of attraction is often present at the beginning, under the arousing lure of physical looks, cognitive charm, or instinctual impulses.