Introduction: Many people see love as a one dimensional concept; however, Robert Sternberg sees it differently. Sternberg suggests that “love has three components: passion, intimacy, and commitment” (p. 109). Passion refers to the physical aspects of a relationship, such as both physical and sexual attraction along with romance. Intimacy describes the closeness of the individuals, and commitment encompasses the choice to both begin and continue to love. Under Sternberg’s theory, these three components can be formed into a triangle and based on varying degrees of strength different forms of love are formed. The show called The Future Diary, the two protagonists, Yuno and Yuki, support Sternberg’s theory in the way they interact with each
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This is because the Yuno from the first universe survived the suicide attempt and in her grief at being separated from Yuki, created a second universe where she pursued a version of Yuki who knew nothing about her. The commitment Yuno shared with Yuki in the first universe came with her into the new one, binding her to him. Even before the game started in this universe, Yuno was ensuring Yuki was safe, though in a rather unorthodox way. She took to stalking Yuki all hours of the day. The passion Yuno held for Yuki also carried over, leading her to worship the boy. Eventually, the Yuki from the second universe begins to return Yuno’s feelings, becoming attracted to her devotion and willingness to do anything for him. Seccombe states that in fatuous love, “people may marry (or cohabit) very early on, but without developing real intimacy” (p. 110). In The Future Diary, the second universe’s Yuki and Yuno run away in order to survive the other diary holders. They begin living together in an abandoned building, but never reveal anything personal besides what is absolutely necessary. Yuno does not even know who Yuki’s friends are, leading her to think Yuki was cheating on her and sending her into a psychotic breakdown, during which she attempts to kill his friends. This lack of self-revelation and intimacy lead to many problems in Yuno and Yuki’s relationship and so supporting the need for intimacy in order to achieve consummate
This is because the Yuno from the first universe survived the suicide attempt and in her grief at being separated from Yuki, created a second universe where she pursued a version of Yuki who knew nothing about her. The commitment Yuno shared with Yuki in the first universe came with her into the new one, binding her to him. Even before the game started in this universe, Yuno was ensuring Yuki was safe, though in a rather unorthodox way. She took to stalking Yuki all hours of the day. The passion Yuno held for Yuki also carried over, leading her to worship the boy. Eventually, the Yuki from the second universe begins to return Yuno’s feelings, becoming attracted to her devotion and willingness to do anything for him. Seccombe states that in fatuous love, “people may marry (or cohabit) very early on, but without developing real intimacy” (p. 110). In The Future Diary, the second universe’s Yuki and Yuno run away in order to survive the other diary holders. They begin living together in an abandoned building, but never reveal anything personal besides what is absolutely necessary. Yuno does not even know who Yuki’s friends are, leading her to think Yuki was cheating on her and sending her into a psychotic breakdown, during which she attempts to kill his friends. This lack of self-revelation and intimacy lead to many problems in Yuno and Yuki’s relationship and so supporting the need for intimacy in order to achieve consummate