<p>We all want to know the secret to true, lasting love so that we can perhaps have a shot at finding it. So in today's episode, we're breaking down perhaps the most famous theory on this very topic, Robert Sternbery's Triangular Theory of Love. In this episode, we talk about: </p> <ul> <li data-start="272" data-end="337"> <p data-start="274" data-end="337">The 3 core ingredients of love: intimacy, passion, commitment</p> </li> <li data-start="338" data-end="406"> <p data-start="340" data-end="406">How different combinations form different kinds of relationships</p> </li> <li data-start="407" data-end="466"> <p data-start="409" data-end="466">Why “consummate love” is so rare, and hard to maintain</p> </li> <li data-start="467" data-end="539"> <p data-start="469" data-end="539">What the theory leaves out: culture, trust, respect, asexuality, polyamory </p> </li> <li data-start="540" data-end="590"> <p data-start="542" data-end="590">A look at the newer “quadruple theory” of love </p> </li> </ul> <p>Listen now! </p> <p> </p> <p>ORDER MY BOOK: <a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean">https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean</a> </p> <p>Follow Jemma on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/?hl=en#">jemmasbeg</a></p> <p>Follow the podcast on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/?hl=en#">thatpsychologypodcast</a></p> <p>For business: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>