Peyton and Chris are long-time friends who have just transitioned to a "friends with benefits" relationship. If their friendship truly comes first, Sternberg's triadic theory would suggest that their relationship is _____ but not _____.

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According to Sternberg's triadic theory, a consummate relationship involves all three components of intimacy, passion, and commitment. Since Peyton and Chris have just transitioned to a "friends with benefits" relationship, it is likely that their relationship is intimate (they have a close emotional bond) and passionate (they have a strong physical attraction), but without the commitment component, it cannot be considered a consummate relationship. Therefore, option B (intimate; passionate) is the best choice.

Peyton and Chris Are Long-Time Friends Who Have Just Transitioned