Ed and Jane have been married for 40 years and hope they can be married for another "40." They love traveling together since their retirement and have many interests and hobbies in common.Since they retired, both say "it is like being on a second honeymoon" as the passion of their "younger days" has been rekindled.According to Robert Sternberg, which type of love do Ed and Jane possess?
A) fatuous love
B) companionate love
C) consummate love
D) romantic love

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Consummate love, according to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, includes intimacy, passion, and commitment, which aligns with Ed and Jane's rekindled passion, shared interests, and long-term commitment.

Ed and Jane Have Been Married for 40 Years and Hope