According to Sternberg, long-term, older relationships are dominated by
A) passion and romantic love.
B) commitment and passion.
C) commitment and intimacy.
D) fatuous and companionate love.

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According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, long-term, older relationships are dominated by commitment and intimacy, with a lesser degree of passion. Fatuous love, which is characterized by a strong commitment, but lacking in depth of intimacy or passion, is less likely to sustain a long-term relationship. Companionate love, which is high in intimacy and commitment, but lower in passion, is more typical of long-term relationships, but not necessarily exclusive to older couples.

According to Sternberg, Long-Term, Older Relationships Are Dominated by