Krista has been in a romantic relationship with Alek for several months. Initially, her feelings for her partner were very intense and ranged from ecstatic highs when seeing her partner to sometimes heart-breaking lows when her partner was away. These feelings have faded somewhat, and more recently, she has also noticed more feelings of affection and caring for her partner. The difference between her initial and recent feelings best demonstrates the difference between Sternberg's
A)passionate love and companionate love
B)companionate love and erotic love
C)intimacy and consummate love
D)commitment love and companionate love
E)erotic love and monotony

Question

Krista has been in a romantic relationship with Alek for several months. Initially, her feelings for her partner were very intense and ranged from ecstatic highs when seeing her partner to sometimes heart-breaking lows when her partner was away. These feelings have faded somewhat, and more recently, she has also noticed more feelings of affection and caring for her partner. The difference between her initial and recent feelings best demonstrates the difference between Sternberg's
A)passionate love and companionate love
B)companionate love and erotic love
C)intimacy and consummate love
D)commitment love and companionate love
E)erotic love and monotony

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Sternberg's theory distinguishes between passionate love, characterized by intense emotions and sexual attraction, and companionate love, which is based on deep affection and commitment. Krista's experience from intense feelings to affection and caring aligns with this transition.

Krista Has Been in a Romantic Relationship with Alek for Several