

You can be with someone for years and don’t feel there is commonality between you and that person,” he said.Ĭommitment is complete love. Some people are obsessed and see that person as a type of object. “People are drawn and quickly develop lust. In the absence of intimacy and commitment, infatuation is developed with the person you love. “The attraction is physical, and there is a fascination with the hair, eyes and body.” “When you see someone you like, you are captivated by something that draws you to that person,” explained Henry. Passionate love is developed as a result of feelings that lead to sexual attraction, physical interest and romance. Letting ourselves fall in love because of desire or strong feelings for a person is normal. “Her lyrics are magical and speak for a lot of people who want to have an emotional connection with anyone or a short-term relationship,” he said. She explains that many years have passed and she hasn't done much healing. In the song's chorus, Adele contacts her ex-boyfriend and pours out her heartbreak from the relationship. Women want to feel their femininity, and men want to feel their masculinity.”Īdele’s song Hello is a perfect example of how intimacy is captured. Everyone likes to feel cared for and loved.

“Besides developing a close connection with someone, a lot of people seek intimacy for self-enhancement it doesn’t necessarily have to be for sex,” said Henry. "Love makes the world go 'round," but exactly why do we fall in love?Īccording to Hani Henry, chair and associate professor of psychology in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology and Egyptology at AUC, Robert Sternberg’s psychological theory covers the most common reasons why we fall in love, namely: intimacy, passion and commitment.įalling in love for intimate reasons can be described as having a basic friendship it lacks commitment and passion.
