Jake and Sally have dated for several months. They have talked briefly about marriage and more extensively about living together. They have a strong sexual attraction to each other and describe their relationship as passionate. Sally feels very lucky to have met someone like Jake and wants to spend all of their free time together. She is even willing to take up Jake's hobbies so that they can be together all of the time. Lately, Sally has developed an intense jealousy over Jake spending time with his friends from work. Jake cares for Sally but wants to maintain some degree of freedom. According to Sternberg, Jake and Sally's relationship is based on which type of love?
A) companionate
B) consummate
C) liking
D) infatuation

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Sternberg's theory of love describes infatuation as a relationship characterized by passion without intimacy or commitment. Jake and Sally's relationship is described as passionate with a strong sexual attraction, but there is no mention of deep emotional intimacy or long-term commitment, fitting the description of infatuation.

Jake and Sally Have Dated for Several Months