Practicality can play a role in relationships, as people may have to interact with acquaintances in their social network. This may illustrate the purpose of empty love.

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

Empty Love in the Triangular Theory of Love

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Purpose of Empty Love in Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love

Marco and Robert were asked to do a project together. They meet regularly but their interactions are task-oriented. They don't exchange any personal details and don't feel physical attraction towards each other. What kind of love do they share in Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love?

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