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A type of love that occurs when a relationship involves only intimacy but no passion or commitment.

Liking in the Triangular Theory of Love

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If Allison met someone while on vacation and had an amazing time together, sharing personal stories and emotions, but she parted ways at the end of the break, what kind of love did she share with the person that she met while on break?

Annie and Margaret live in different countries and are pen pals. They love sharing their goals, obstacles, stories, and emotions. They feel a deep connection. They don't have physical attraction towards each other  and they write each every few weeks on a whim. Therefore, they don't have a strong commitment.  What type of love do Annie and Margaret share from Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love?

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