Ted and Ursula are truly committed to each other and enjoy intimacy,but have lost the passion in their relationship.According to the triangular theory of love,what type of love lacks passion?
A) consummate love
B) fatuous love
C) companionate love
D) romantic love

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According to the triangular theory of love by Robert Sternberg, love has three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Consummate love has all three components, fatuous love has passion and commitment but lacks intimacy, and romantic love has intimacy and passion but lacks commitment. Companionate love has intimacy and commitment, but lacks passion. Therefore, as Ted and Ursula have lost passion but still feel committed to each other, they are likely experiencing companionate love.

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