Theories of love
Psychological and sociological theories
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Theories of love
can refer to several psychological and sociological theories:
Attachment theory
Color wheel theory of love
(based on the 1973 book
The Colors of Love
by John Lee)
Passionate and companionate love
theory (based on research by
Elaine Hatfield
)
Filter theory
Reward theory of attraction
Rubin's scale of liking and love (based on research by
Zick Rubin
)
Triangular theory of love
Vulnerability and care theory of love