Which combination defines Fatuous Love?

Which combination defines Fatuous Love?

• A. Passion and Commitment
• B. Intimacy and Passion
• C. Intimacy and Commitment
• D. Commitment only

Answer: (A)

Fatuous love brings together strong attraction (passion) and a decision to maintain the relationship (commitment) without the deep emotional closeness and intimate understanding that comes from truly knowing and sharing with each other. In Sternberg’s framework, this combination creates a whirlwind of romance—people feel drawn to marry or commit quickly, but the bond lacks the gradual building of intimacy. That’s why the option with passion and commitment fits best: it has the energetic pull and the choice to stay, but not the closeness that characterizes intimate connection. The other possibilities either miss the intense drive, or include closeness without a lasting commitment, or rely on commitment alone without any real passion.

Fatuous love brings together strong attraction (passion) and a decision to maintain the relationship (commitment) without the deep emotional closeness and intimate understanding that comes from truly knowing and sharing with each other. In Sternberg’s framework, this combination creates a whirlwind of romance—people feel drawn to marry or commit quickly, but the bond lacks the gradual building of intimacy. That’s why the option with passion and commitment fits best: it has the energetic pull and the choice to stay, but not the closeness that characterizes intimate connection. The other possibilities either miss the intense drive, or include closeness without a lasting commitment, or rely on commitment alone without any real passion.