Sternberg's triangular theory of love proposes that love consists of three key components: intimacy, passion, and commitment. Intimacy refers to the emotional closeness and connection between partners, while passion encompasses the physical attraction and romantic feelings. Commitment involves the decision to maintain a long-term relationship. These three elements can combine in various ways to form different types of love. For example, a relationship with high intimacy and commitment but low passion may be characterized as companionate love, while one with high passion and commitment but low intimacy might be seen as fatuous love.