Complete the following: passionate love is to _________ as companionate love is to __________.
A) intense longing and physiological arousal; affection and intimacy
B) extreme sadness and despair; elation and uncontrollable thoughts
C) affection and intimacy; fulfillment and ecstasy
D) sadness and despair; affection and intimacy

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Passionate love is characterized by intense longing and physiological arousal, while companionate love is characterized by affection and intimacy, but not necessarily strong physical arousal. The other answer choices incorrectly associate negative emotions (sadness and despair) with one or both forms of love.

Complete the Following: Passionate Love Is to _________ as Companionate