This PowerPoint presentation explores the dynamics of love, attraction, and commitment in human relationships. It explains the psychological and emotional aspects that influence why people are drawn to one another, how romantic bonds form, and what sustains long-term commitment. The presentation also discusses theories of love, the stages of relationship development, and factors that strengthen or challenge commitment, making it a valuable resource for students, educators, or anyone interested in understanding interpersonal relationships.

1. LOVE ,AND COMMITMENT
ATTRACTION,

2. In the biological model of love as proposed
by anthropologist Helen Fisher, love can start
with any of these three feelings: lust,
attraction and attachment depending on the
person. Each involves different
neurochemicals in your brain.

3. THREE BRAIN
SYSTEMS OF
LOVE OR
STAGES OF
FALLING IN
LOVE

4. LUST Refers to an urge or desire that motivates us to partake
in sexual activity.
Lust is the initial stage of love and is primarily driven by
the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen. These
hormones are responsible for the physical and sexual
attraction between individuals. Lust is characterized by
a strong desire for sexual gratification and is often
accompanied by intense physical attraction. It is the
evolutionary force that leads individuals to seek out
potential mating partners.

5. . Attraction is described as the love-struck phase.
This is the stage when a person loses sleep and
appetite over someone and becomes excited while
daydreaming of that special person. It is part of lust
because it involves focusing our attention to a
particular person or desire. Many factors influence
attraction.
ATTRACTION

6. FACTORS OF
ATTRACTION

7. PHYSICAL
ATTRACTIVENESS
It is one of the primary
determinants of romantic
attraction. Most people prefer
whom they consider physically
attractive especially in the early
stages of dating.
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8. People tend to get attracted to people
who are geographically closer to them.
They are more likely to develop feelings
of mutual familiarity with the people
who live close to us or go to school with
us and increased level of comfort when
there is regular contact and no prior
negative feelings.
PROXIMITY
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9. People pick partners who we have
similarities with such as social class,
background, religious beliefs, age and
education. The more attitudes and opinions
two people share, especially when they are
similar, the more they will want to do the
same activities, and would create a strong
bond between them.
SIMILARITY
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10. People like others who like them
back. People feel indebted when
someone does something good for
them and tend to reciprocate the
action. The more we are liked by
someone they equally like, the more
we behave in ways that promote
mutual feelings of liking.
RECIPROCITY
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11. ATTACHMENT

12. ATTACHMENT
Attachment is a deep and enduring emotional bond that
connects one person to another across time and space. It is
when long-lasting commitments are exchanged.
Robert Strenberg (1988) suggests that there are three main
components of love. Love relationships vary and it depends
on the presence or absence of each of these components

13. THREE
COMPONENTS OF
TRIANGULAR
THEORY OF LOVE

14. It is an intimate interpersonal
relationship that involves physical or
emotional intimacy. It is characterized
by friendship, familiarity, or romantic
love. It involves closeness,
connectedness, and bondedness.
INTIMACY
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15. PASSION
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Passion is an intense
emotion, a compelling
enthusiasm or desire for
something.

16. COMMITMENT
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Commitment is the attitude of someone who
works very hard to do or support something.
It is an act of deciding to consistently fulfill
and live by agreements with another person.
Wherein, the values of integrity and respect
are evident in the relationship. Ways to
express commitment in a relationship is
showing loyalty and conveying honesty.

17. THEORY
LOVE STYLES

18. Ancient Greeks studied love and
giving each type a Greek name. Lee
(1973) offers a theory derived from
an analysis of writings about love
through centuries.

19. Affectionate Love usually runs deep in true
friendship. It occurs without romantic
attraction between friends or family members.
It is also called brotherly love when both
people share the same values and respect. It
can be shown by engaging in deep
conversation, exchanging beliefs and
imperfections, being open and trustworthy,
and being supportive in difficult times.
PHILIA

20. Engage in deep conversation with a friend.
Exchange beliefs and imperfections with close friends.
Be open and trustworthy
Be supportive in difficult times.
WAYS TO SHOW THIS LOVE:

21. Enduring Love is described as a mature love
that develops over time. To reach this
relationship commitment and efforts are
needed. With the partner by your side, you
are "standing in love" instead of "falling in
love". It is expressed by strengthening the
bond, seeking and showing effort with your
partner, and choosing to work with your
partner.
PRAGMA

22. Continue to strengthen
the bond of long-term
relationships
Seek and show effort
with your partner.
Choose to work with
your partner forever.
WAYS TO SHOW THIS LOVE:

23. Familiar love is a naturally occurring love
rooted in parents and children, as well as best
friends. It's an infinite love built upon
acceptance and deep emotional connection. It
usually flows between parents and children or
childhood friends. Ways to show this love are
sacrificing one's time, self or personal
pleasures, showing gratitude and quickly
forgiving. You also share memorable and
impactful moments.
STORGE

24. Sacrifice your time, self or
personal pleasures.
Quickly forgive harmful
actions.
Share memorable and
impactful moments.
Show gratitude towards
the people close to you.
WAYS TO SHOW THIS LOVE:

25. Romantic Love is characterized by personal
infatuation and physical pleasure. It is a
passionate love displayed through physical
affection. In this case, admiration is focused
on someone's physical body. Hence, the
couple engages in physical touch such as
hugging and kissing even if it not
appropriate yet.
EROS

26. Admiring someone's physical body
Engage in physical touch such as hugging and
kissing but it is not appropriate for you yet.
WAYS TO SHOW THIS LOVE:

27. Playful love is a child-like and
flirtatious love found in the
beginning. This type of love consists
of teasing and playful motives
between two people. It is shown by
having fun together.
LUDUS

28. Spend time together to laugh and have fun
Exemplify childlike behaviour together.
WAYS TO SHOW THIS LOVE:

29. Obsessive Love as named is described
as obsessiveness or madness over love.
It leads to unwanted jealousy or
possessiveness. To avoid it, obsessive
or possessive behavior must be
recognized to be properly addressed.
One should learn to focus on oneself
more than another person.
MANIA

30. Recognize obsessive or
possessive behaviour
before acting upon it.
Focus on yourself more
than another person.
Put trust into your
relationships
WAYS TO AVOID THIS LOVE:

31. Self Love is having a healthy "self-
compassion" towards one's self. It is
when you recognize your self-worth
and don't ignore your personal
needs. Self-love begins with
acknowledging your responsibility
for your well-being.
PHILAUTIA

32. Respect, accept ad appreciate
yourself.
Create environment that
nurtures your well-being.
Take care of yourself like a
parent would care for a child
Spend time around people who
supports you.
WAYS TO SHOW THIS LOVE:

33. Selfless Love is the highest love to offer.
It is an empathetic attitude of love. It is
given without any expectations of
receiving anything in return. It is
considered unconditional love. It is
expressed by helping the other person
improve his life.
AGAPE

34. Dedicate your life to improve
the lives of others.
Stay conscious of your actions
for the good of humankind.
Offer your time and charity to
someone in need.
Express unconditional love in
any situation
WAYS TO SHOW THIS LOVE:

35. LOVE
LANGUAGE

36. "Actions don't always speak louder than
the word". Unsolicited compliments mean
the world to you. Wanting to hear "I love
you" or other positive compliments you're
your partner. And if you don't hear it, then
you might feel unloved. Insults can leave
you shattered and are not easily forgotten.
You wanted to hear kind and encouraging
words that build you up.
WORDS OF AFFIRMATION

37. Doing nice things for other people and
anything you do to ease the burden of the Acts
of Service other person are "acts of service."
Whether it's changing someone's oil, cleaning
the house, or giving a back rub, doing things to
help make the other person happy is what this
one is about. Helping with homework can be
an expression of love for you. The words you
wanted to hear are "Let me do it for you".
ACTS OF SERVICE

38. You value giving and receiving gifts and
some do not. So, if you measure your
Receiving Gifts partner's love by how many
gifts you are given, then your love language
is "receiving gifts." Don't mistake this love
language for materialism; the receiver of the
gifts wanted on the love, thoughtfulness,
and effort behind the gift. A missed birthday
or a thoughtless gift would be disastrous.
RECEIVING GIFTS

39. You measure the quality of love by how much
time other people want to spend with you. If
you don't get enough "together time," then
you might feel unloved. Being there for this
type of person is critical, but being there - with
the TV off, fork and knife down, and all chores
and tasks standby makes you feel truly special
and loved. Distractions, postponed activities,
or the failure to listen can be hurtful.
QUALITY TIME

40. A person whose primary language is physical
touch is not very touchy. Hugs, pats on the
back, holding a hand and thoughtful touches
on the arm can show excitement, concern,
care and love. Physical presence and
accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse
can be unforgivable and destructive.
Appropriate and timely touches communicate
warmth, safety and love to you.
PHYSICAL TOUCH