The graphs show that the three components of love, namely, passion, intimacy, and commitment, progress differently over time. Passion peaks early in a relationship and then declines. By contrast, intimacy and commitment build gradually. Use the graphs to solve Exercises 109–116.What is the maximum level of intensity for passion? After how many years in a relationship does this occur?

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Level of Intensity (1 through 10 scale) y The Course of Love Over Time 10 9 7 6 5 321 3 2 Passion 48.00 HH Commitment Intimacy 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Years in a Relationship X