A couple in a "loveless marriage" with neither intimacy nor passion are experiencing Sternberg's _____ love.

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The couple is only staying together out of obligation or convenience, which is indicative of an empty love. There is no intimacy or passion present, which rules out consummate and fatuous love. Companionate love is characterized by deep affection and commitment between partners, so it too does not apply in this scenario.

A Couple in a "Loveless Marriage" with Neither Intimacy nor Passion