COM 310 Lecture Notes - Mania, Abusive Power And Control, Color Wheel Theory Of Love
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The triangle is composed of intimacy, passion, and commitment. Each of these can be part of the love experience. Intimacy is the foundation of the triangle because it is seen as the glue that holds the rest of the triangle together in close relationships. Intimacy does not imply sexuality rather it just means that people feel emotionally close and connected. The more irreplaceable the person the more attached you are to them. How much you want to disclose to them. Latent intimacy is internal it is the level of closeness we feel for someone. Manifest intimacy is external- it is the level of closeness we show to someone. Passion is based on motivation we are motivated to be near someone and to protect our relationship with that person. Passion is often related to sexual arousal and wanting to be physically close to someone. Passion is the most unstable and uncontrollable component of the triangle.
