Your younger brother is absolutely crazy about his new girlfriend. They have been together for about two weeks and they are inseparable. He is already talking about a permanent situation with her. According to Sternberg, what type of love is he experiencing?

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According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, fatuous love is characterized by a passionate commitment without the intimacy and/or the decision/commitment aspects of love. It often arises quickly and can include a rush towards commitment to the point of foolishness without the benefit of time or interconnectedness. Therefore, his younger brother is experiencing fatuous love.

Your Younger Brother Is Absolutely Crazy About His New Girlfriend