Elmer, the owner of an auto service station, suddenly began smashing the front fenders and hoods of two customers' cars. when asked why, he excitedly explained that he was transforming the cars into "real racing machines." when an employee tried to restrain him, he shouted that everybody was fired and quickly began breaking the car windows. elmer is exhibiting symptoms

intimacy, passion and commitment are the components of a interpersonal relationship emphasized in the triangular theory of love by robert sternberg.

the triangular theory of love says love can be comprehend as this componest form the vertices of a triangle.  

intimacy relates to feelings such as of closeness and connection;

passion relates the drives that brings people together, as physical attraction.

commitment relates to the being in a long-term relationship.