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Confluent Love

Confluent love is a theory created by Giddens, which argues that individuals are now looking to create meaningful relationships that are based on love and respect. This theory challenges the traditional assumption about why and how relationships should be maintained. As long as relationship is beneficial for the individuals the relationship will continue. As soon as it is not beneficial then an individual will seek an alternative which possesses meaningful for the foundations of the next relationship.