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Feb 2024
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What is the triangular theory of love?

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About this episode

Love is without doubt one of the most fascinating and elusive topics in human psychology. You might have wondered at some point just what it is that makes romantic relationships work, and whether there are objective criteria that help. 

As we delve into the realm of human emotions and relationships, let’s discuss the Triangular Theory of Love. It was proposed by American psychologist Robert Sternberg in 1986, while he was teaching at Yale University. It actually went viral on Tiktok earlier this year, with the Triangular Theory of Love hashtag reaching over 850,000 views

Is it anything to do with a love triangle ? What if a relationship has more of one component than the other two ? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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