Question

Marta and Sven had been married for 4 years and had a 2-year-old child, Erik. Their marriage was characterized by commitment to each other. But they didn’t show passion in their relationship, or even much closeness or intimacy. According to Sterngerg’s theory of romantic love, Marta and Sven had ___________________________ love.

Answer 1

According to Sternberg’s theory of romantic love, Marta and Sven had empty love.

Explanation:

• Certain relationships fail to develop the feelings that are expected to be present between the individuals who maintain the relationship.
• These relationships are continued only for the sake of certain factors that are associated with the functioning of the relationship.
• In the case of Marta and Sven, the factor that has kept them together despite lacking affinity for each other seems to be their 2-year-old son.