The Psychology of Love

3) Intense Lovers: Passionate and loyal Approximately 29% of participants belonged to the “intense lovers” group. These individuals scored the highest in all metrics: intensity of love, obsessive thoughts, commitment, and frequency of sexual activity. Mr. Bode explains: “These are the ones who fall madly in love. Most of them are women (60%), and many had fallen in love with their partner even before the relationship began.” He adds: “Interestingly, this group also scored the highest in agreeableness, conscientiousness, and job satisfaction, while being less prone to risky behaviors, caffeine consumption, or drug use compared to others.”

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