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Reader Questions About the Psychology of Love
Learn the answers to some of the top questions about love from our readers.

Attachment Theory
Attachment theory was initially described by psychologist John Bowlby and later expanded by researchers such as Mary Ainsworth. Learn more in this overview of attachment theory.

Compassionate and Passionate Love
Psychologist Elaine Hatfield suggested that their are two types of love: compassionate love and passionate love. Learn more about these two different types of love.

Theories of Love
Psychologist have proposed a number of theories to explain and describe love. Learn more about some of the major theories of love.

Rubin's Scales of Liking and Loving
Social psychologist Zick Rubin developed a scale to measure certain attributes of love. Learn more about Rubin's scales of liking and loving.