Kathryn and James know each other quite well after having dated for 2 years. They both feel passionate about each other, but they are not yet ready to commit to marriage. Robert Sternberg would describe this couple as experiencing _____ love.

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Based on the information given, Kathryn and James are experiencing romantic love, which is characterized by passion and intimacy without the commitment aspect of love. Fatuous love involves passion and commitment, but lacks intimacy, while compassionate love involves intimacy and commitment, but lacks passion. Companionate love involves a strong bond formed over time through both intimacy and commitment, but may lack the passion of romantic love.

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