Question

When Tom is describing his relationship with Gisele, he says, "It’s got everything: sexual attraction, knowing each other well, trust and respect, and we know that we are both in it for the long haul." This description indicates that their relationship is most accurately described as ________ love.

Answer 1

Answer:

Consummate Love

Explanation:

Consummate love is a form of love proposed by the psychologist Robert Sternberg in his triangular theory of love. This theory established that Love is hinged on three main components which are: intimacy component, a passion component, and a decision/commitment component. Consummate love possesses intimacy, passion and commitment. It therefore is regarded as a complete and ideal type of love.

Couples with consummate love often have sexual attraction, knowing each other well, trust and respect and commit to themselves for a long period. Tom's relationship with Gisele describes a consummate love situation because it's got everything