Your grandparents have been married for 50 years.They go everywhere together.You have caught them kissing when they thought they were alone and they hold hands quite a bit in public.They rarely make a move without asking the other his or her opinion.You hope to have that type of relationship someday.According to Sternberg, what type of love do you think they are experiencing?

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Consummate love is a combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment, and it is considered the ideal type of love by Sternberg. The description provided of the grandparents' relationship suggests that they have developed a strong emotional connection (intimacy), a deep physical attraction (passion), and a long-term commitment to each other, indicating that they are experiencing consummate love.

Your Grandparents Have Been Married for 50 Years