Oscar and Gertrude have been married for 30 years. In the beginning, their love consisted of passion, intimacy, and commitment. Over the years, some of the passion has gone out of the relationship. In other words, they began with love and now experience _______love.

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Oscar and Gertrude have been married for 30 years. In the beginning, their love consisted of passion, intimacy, and commitment. Over the years, some of the passion has gone out of the relationship. In other words, they began with 	love and now experience _______love.

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Consummate love, which includes passion, intimacy, and commitment, describes their initial relationship. Over time, as passion fades but intimacy and commitment remain, their love transitions to companionate love.

Oscar and Gertrude Have Been Married for 30 Years