The Psychology of Love

1) Moderate Lovers: The largest group The largest group, comprising more than 40% of participants, consisted of “moderate lovers.” They exhibit low emotional intensity, few obsessive thoughts about their romantic partner, relatively high commitment, and a moderate frequency of sexual activity. Adam Bode, a PhD researcher at the Australian National University and the lead investigator of this study, says: “This group is the most ordinary and common type of lover. Most of them are men, and their behavior falls within the normal range.”

Disclaimer: The sooner you communicate with your partner, the easier it’ll become to love, elevate and support them. And if there is ever a lull in the relationship, turning to these love languages as life rafts may be key in getting things back on the right track. “You can identify what someone’s love language is at any point and it’s really a helpful tool in helping to express how you care about someone,”

April 10, 2025 | 5:09 am