Bruce and Robin have been married for several years. They are strongly physically attracted to each other and have frequent and very exciting sex. They are very emotionally close, and either will drop anything to help out the other. This could be called ____ love.

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Consummate love, according to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, is characterized by the presence of all three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Bruce and Robin's relationship, as described, exhibits these three aspects: they have a strong physical attraction (passion), they are emotionally close (intimacy), and they are willing to support each other (indicative of commitment).

Bruce and Robin Have Been Married for Several Years