According to the 'Triangolo di Sternberg', triangular theory, there are 6 types of love. This theory describes love as the angles of a triangle. Each of its vertices has an ingredient.
Intimacy: Relates to intimacy and physical connection in a relationship
Passion: Related to sexual desires
Involvement: The couple tries to make compromises, but without neglecting individual desires
The union of two of these components or the presence of all three make up the 7 types of love.
You can find yours:
Affection
It happens when only passion is present because there has been no time for a deeper feeling.
Empty love
When only the third element is present: inclusion. Usually they are the ones who stay together because of inertia.
Romantic love
When there is desire and intimacy then love is romantic.
Friendly love
It has intimacy and dedication ingredients, but not passion. It is a kind of friendship stronger than usual and lasting, but there is no sexual desire in between. They are long-lived couples, who continue to be together even though the passion is over.
Unfortunate love
When there is passion and involvement. These types of relationships do not last in time.
Consumed love
This is the most complete kind of love because it includes all three components and is in complete balance with each other. Hard to achieve, but not impossible. The term "consumed" may seem like "expired" love, but in fact it is called such because it has reached all three levels.
