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Love is a complex set of emotions and behaviors involving intimacy, passion, and commitment. It is influenced by both biology and culture and can take many forms, such as friendship, infatuation, compassionate love, and unrequited love. Research has identified benefits of love including improved well-being, resilience, physical health, sense of purpose, and cognitive functioning. Positive relationships are thus important for individual and societal flourishing.

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Love

Love is a complex set of emotions and behaviors involving intimacy, passion, and commitment. It is influenced by both biology and culture and can take many forms, such as friendship, infatuation, compassionate love, and unrequited love. Research has identified benefits of love including improved well-being, resilience, physical health, sense of purpose, and cognitive functioning. Positive relationships are thus important for individual and societal flourishing.

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LOVE

WHAT IS LOVE
• Love is a set of emotions and behaviors characterized by
intimacy, passion, and commitment. It involves care,
closeness, protectiveness, attraction, affection, and trust.
Love can vary in intensity and can change over time.
• It is associated with a range of positive emotions,
including happiness, excitement, life satisfaction, and
euphoria, but it can also result in negative emotions such
as jealousy and stress
• When it comes to love, some people would say it is one of
the most important human emotions. Yet despite being
one of the most studied behaviors, it is still the least
understood. For example, researchers debate whether
love is a biological or cultural phenomenon
• Love is most likely influenced by both biology and culture.
Although hormones and biology are important, the way
we express and experience love is also influenced by our
personal conceptions of love.
Zick Rubin's Scales of Liking and Loving

• According to psychologist Zick Rubin, romantic love is


made up of three elements:3

• Attachment: Needing to be with another person and


desiring physical contact and approval
• Caring: Valuing the other person's happiness and needs
as much as your own
• Intimacy: Sharing private thoughts, feelings, and desires
with the other person.
• Based on this view of romantic love, Rubin developed two
questionnaires to measure these variables, known as
Rubin's Scales of Liking and Loving. Whereas people
tend to view people they like as pleasant, love is marked
by being devoted, possessive, and confiding in one
another.
Types of Love

• Not all forms of love are the same, and psychologists


have identified a number of different types of love that
people may experience. These types of love include:

• Friendship: This type of love involves liking someone


and sharing a certain degree of intimacy.
• Infatuation: This is a form of love that often involves
intense feelings of attraction without a sense of
commitment; it often takes place early in a relationship
and may deepen into a more lasting love.
• Passionate love: This type of love is marked by intense
feelings of longing and attraction; it often involves an
idealization of the other person and a need to maintain
constant physical closeness.
• Compassionate/companionate love: This form of love is
marked by trust, affection, intimacy, and commitment.
• Unrequited love: This form of love happens when one
person loves another who does not return those feelings.
Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love

• Sternberg’s 3 Components of Love


• In Sternberg's theory, the concept of love is a triangle that
is made up of three components.

• Some of these types of love are focused on the love


between two people in a romantic or intimate relationship,
but these types of love also apply to other forms of
interpersonal relationships.
• The three components are:

• Intimacy, which involves feelings of closeness,


connectedness, and bondedness
• Passion, which involves feelings and desires that lead to
physical attraction, romance, and sexual consummation
• Decision/commitment, which involves feelings that lead
a person to remain with someone and move toward
shared goals
Benifits of Love
• Improved well-being: Love and positive relationships have been linked to
greater well-being and life satisfaction (Lyubomirsky, King, & Diener,
2005). When individuals feel loved and supported, they are more likely to
experience positive emotions and enjoy better mental health.

• Increased resilience: Positive relationships can help individuals cope with


stress and adversity. Research suggests that individuals with strong
social support networks are more resilient and better able to handle
challenges (Fredrickson, Tugade, Waugh, & Larkin, 2003).
• Enhanced physical health: Love and positive relationships can
also have physical health benefits. Studies have found that
individuals in happy relationships have lower blood pressure,
stronger immune systems, and a reduced risk of chronic
diseases (Cohen, Doyle, Turner, Alper, & Skoner, 2003).

• Greater sense of purpose: Positive relationships can provide


individuals with a greater sense of purpose and meaning in life.
When individuals feel connected to others and have a sense of
belonging, they are more likely to feel that their lives have value
and significance (Baumeister & Leary, 1995).
• Improved cognitive functioning: Love and positive relationships have been
linked to improved cognitive functioning, such as better memory and
problem-solving skills. This may be because positive relationships provide
individuals with social stimulation and opportunities for learning and
growth (Hertzog, Kramer, Wilson, & Lindenberger, 2009).

References
Baumeister, R. F., & Leary, M. R. (1995). The need to belong: Desire for interpersonal attachments as a fundamental human motivation. Psychological Bulletin, 117(3),
497-529. doi: 10.1037/0033-2909.117.3.497

Cohen, S., Doyle, W. J., Turner, R. B., Alper, C. M., & Skoner, D. P. (2003). Emotional style and susceptibility to the common cold. Psychosomatic Medicine, 65(4), 652-
657. doi: 10.1097/01.PSY.0000079372.87438.B5

Fredrickson, B. L., Tugade, M. M., Waugh, C. E., & Larkin, G. R. (2003). What good are positive emotions in crises? A prospective study of resilience and emotions
following the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11th, 2001. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 84(2), 365-376. doi: 10.1037/0022-
3514.84.2.365

Hertzog, C., Kramer, A. F., Wilson, R. S., & Lindenberger, U. (2009). Enrichment effects on adult cognitive development: Can the functional capacity of older adults be
preserved and enhanced? Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 9(1), 1-65. doi: 10.1111/j.1539-6053.2009.01034.x

Lyubomirsky, S., King, L., & Diener, E. (2005). The benefits of frequent positive affect: Does happiness lead to success? Psychological Bulletin, 131(6), 803-855. doi:
10.1037/0033-2909.131.6.803
Conclusion
• In conclusion, love and positive relationships have been a central topic of
study in positive psychology, and the research has consistently shown the
many benefits of these relationships for individuals' well-being, resilience,
physical health, sense of purpose, and cognitive functioning. Positive
relationships can provide individuals with a sense of belonging, support, and
social connection, which are fundamental human needs.
• By fostering positive relationships, individuals can experience greater
happiness, life satisfaction, and overall well-being. The findings of positive
psychology research on love and positive relationships have important
implications for individuals, families, communities, and society as a whole,
highlighting the importance of nurturing positive relationships for our
collective flourishing.

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