{"id":179969,"date":"2026-08-14T10:52:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:52:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/?p=179969"},"modified":"2026-08-14T10:52:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:52:32","slug":"passionate-love-scale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/","title":{"rendered":"Passionate Love Scale: Free template and scoring guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"Passionate Love Scale: free template and scoring guide\",\"description\":\"The Passionate Love Scale (PLS) measures the intensity of passionate love in romantic relationships. Free downloadable 15-item PDF, scoring instructions with the published interpretation bands, psychometric properties, and clinical applications for couples therapy.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/\",\"audience\":{\"@type\":\"MedicalAudience\",\"audienceType\":\"Clinician\"},\"reviewedBy\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dr Vanja Kitanova\",\"jobTitle\":\"Medical Reviewer\",\"affiliation\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Pabau\"},\"knowsAbout\":[\"Clinical Assessment\",\"Psychological Testing\",\"Couples Therapy\",\"Mental Health\",\"Psychometric Validation\"],\"sameAs\":\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/author\/vanja\/\"},\"mainEntity\":{\"@type\":\"DigitalDocument\",\"name\":\"Passionate Love Scale\",\"description\":\"A standardized 15-item questionnaire measuring the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral dimensions of passionate love in romantic relationships. Includes full instructions, 9-point response options, a scoring key, and the published interpretation bands for clinical and research use.\",\"encodingFormat\":\"application\/pdf\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/passionate-love-scale.pdf\",\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"price\":\"0\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"},\"hasDigitalDocumentPermission\":{\"@type\":\"DigitalDocumentPermission\",\"permissionType\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ReadPermission\"},\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Pabau\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.pabau.com\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-13\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-13\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-14\"}<\/script>\n\n\n        <div id=\"key_takeaways\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Key-Takeaways-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Key takeaways\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Key takeaways<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>The Passionate Love Scale (PLS) is a validated 15-item questionnaire that measures how intense romantic passion feels right now.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Elaine Hatfield and Susan Sprecher published it in 1986, and every item is rated on a 9-point scale.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Totals run from 15 to 135, and the published bands run from 15-44 (the thrill is gone) to 106-135 (wildly in love).<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>The short form takes two to three minutes, so it fits into a routine intake without crowding the session.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>A low score at year 10 often reflects normal companionate attachment rather than a relationship in trouble.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2F2FD 0%, #DFE3FD 100%); border-radius: 16px; padding: 40px; margin: 32px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0; font-size: 22px; color: #121d36;\">Download your free Passionate Love Scale questionnaire<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; color: #444; font-size: 15px;\">This PDF holds the 15-item short form, the standard instruction wording, and the 9-point response scale. It also includes a scoring key and the published interpretation bands, ready to print or send before a session.<\/p>\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #037CD2; color: #fff; padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/passionate-love-scale.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download template<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therapists need a way to measure how intense romantic passion feels, not just whether a couple is satisfied. The Passionate Love Scale (PLS) does that in 15 questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It captures the longing and preoccupation that mark new or renewed romantic attachment. For <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/industry\/psychology-practice-software\/\">psychology practices<\/a>, it is one of the quickest validated measures you can add to an intake pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Passion and commitment are different things, and the scale measures only the first. That separation earns its keep in couples work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One partner&rsquo;s fading passion can feel like rejection when it is simply how long relationships mature. Sent ahead as <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/patient-intake-software\/\">digital intake forms<\/a>, the questionnaire takes two to three minutes and hands you a number you can track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/downloadable_template_article\/passionate-love-scale\/customizable-consent-and-intake-forms.webp\" alt=\"Customizable consent and intake forms\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Digital intake forms in practice management software like Pabau send the questionnaire ahead of the session, so scores arrive before the couple does.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-the-passionate-love-scale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Passionate Love Scale?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Passionate Love Scale is a standardized questionnaire that quantifies the intensity of passionate love in a romantic relationship. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3805440\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Elaine Hatfield and Susan Sprecher<\/a> published it in 1986. It covers three linked dimensions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cognitive<\/strong> \u2014 preoccupation with the partner and intrusive thoughts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotional<\/strong> \u2014 longing, elation, and despair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Behavioral<\/strong> \u2014 seeking closeness, physical contact, and signs of reciprocation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Broader satisfaction measures cannot pull those feelings apart from general contentment. The PLS isolates passionate love, the acute state that differs from companionate love. Companionate love is the secure, long-term attachment that grows as passion settles. So a couple reporting diminished passion at year 10 may have no clinical problem at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-two-versions-30-item-full-scale-vs-15-item-short-form\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two versions: 30-item full scale vs 15-item short form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scale exists in two versions, each suited to a different setting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Aspect<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">30-item full scale<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">15-item short form<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Item count<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">30 items<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">15 items, drawn from the full scale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Administration time<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">5 to 7 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">2 to 3 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Response format<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">9-point scale, from 1 = not at all true to 9 = definitely true<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">9-point scale, from 1 = not at all true to 9 = definitely true<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Score range<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">30 to 270<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">15 to 135<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Best suited to<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">In-depth research or a detailed clinical assessment<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Routine intake screening, progress monitoring, brief assessment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">How common<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Less frequent<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Predominant in day-to-day practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The short form suits most practices. It keeps the psychometric strength of the full scale while asking far less of the client. That matters when several assessments run in the same session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-the-15-items-measure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the 15 items measure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each item is rated from 1, \u00ab\u00a0not at all true of what I feel\u00a0\u00bb, to 9, \u00ab\u00a0definitely true of what I feel\u00a0\u00bb. The 15 items spread across the three domains. Representative items include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cognitive:<\/strong> \u00ab\u00a0I can tolerate disorder and chaos because of my love for X\u00a0\u00bb \/ \u00ab\u00a0Sometimes I feel I can predict how I will behave with X\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotional:<\/strong> \u00ab\u00a0I feel happy when I am with X\u00a0\u00bb \/ \u00ab\u00a0I idealize X\u00a0\u00bb \/ \u00ab\u00a0I would feel deep pain if X left me\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Behavioral:<\/strong> \u00ab\u00a0I eagerly look for signs indicating X&rsquo;s desire for me\u00a0\u00bb \/ \u00ab\u00a0I have an endless appetite for affection from X\u00a0\u00bb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The questionnaire works on paper in session, or asynchronously through a portal the client logs into. Either route gives you standardized scoring and a clean audit trail for <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/hipaa-compliance-software\/\">compliant documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-score-the-passionate-love-scale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to score the Passionate Love Scale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add up all 15 responses. Nothing is reverse scored, so the total lands between 15 and 135, and a higher total means more intense passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Score range (short form)<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Published label<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">What it usually looks like in session<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">15-44<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Extremely cool<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">The thrill is gone. Clients describe the relationship as companionable at best.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">45-65<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Cool<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Passion is tepid and infrequent, surfacing now and then rather than steadily.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">66-85<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Average<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Occasional bursts of passion, which is where many established couples sit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">86-105<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Passionate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Clear, sustained passion that stops short of being all-consuming.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">106-135<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Extremely passionate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Wildly in love, typical of early-stage or newly renewed relationships.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These bands were published with the original scale, so quote them to clients instead of inventing local cutoffs. Record the total and the date in the client&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/medical-records-management\/\">clinical record<\/a>. That gives you a baseline to compare against later in therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/downloadable_template_article\/passionate-love-scale\/detailed-client-records-in-pabau.webp\" alt=\"Detailed client records in Pabau\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&rsquo;s client records keep every score and date in one place, so you can see how passion levels move between sessions.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-reliability-and-validity-evidence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reliability and validity evidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scale meets the standards you would expect of a clinical measure. Hatfield and Sprecher reported internal consistency of 0.90 to 0.94 (Cronbach&rsquo;s alpha), so the items track one construct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Test-retest reliability over short intervals is strong. It has also been validated in North American, Middle Eastern, and Asian samples, which makes it usable in multicultural practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The evidence also shows discriminant validity, meaning the scale measures passion rather than general satisfaction. It shows convergent validity against other measures of romantic attachment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That combination is why it became a benchmark in relationship research. Treat it as one part of an assessment protocol, never as a standalone diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-passionate-love-vs-companionate-love-why-the-distinction-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Passionate love vs companionate love: Why the distinction matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Treating passion as a proxy for relationship health leads to pathologizing a change that is entirely normal. The two forms of love run on different timelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Passionate love<\/strong> is the intense phase, built from preoccupation, idealization, and physical desire. It usually peaks within the first two years, then declines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Companionate love<\/strong> is the warm, secure phase, built from commitment, sacrifice, and deep knowledge of a partner. It often keeps growing for decades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A couple at year 15 who say the spark has gone may be describing healthy companionate attachment. A score in the cool band, alongside high satisfaction, makes that case credible. You can then explain the stages and address the worry underneath. That worry is often a fear of abandonment or an unmet expectation about intimacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-therapists-use-it-in-clinical-practice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How therapists use it in clinical practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>At intake:<\/strong> Run the questionnaire alongside your standard relationship history. A cool score in a couple who came in over lost connection can reframe the whole presenting problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What they miss may be security and consistency rather than passion. A high score in one partner and a cool score in the other flags a mismatch worth naming early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For progress monitoring:<\/strong> Repeat the measure quarterly through couples therapy. Stable or rising scores suggest your interventions are supporting emotional reconnection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Falling scores can mean deepening disconnection, or a healthy move into companionate attachment if satisfaction is holding. Pairing it with a session-level measure like the <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/outcome-rating-scale\/\">outcome rating scale<\/a> shows which reading is right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As a conversation opener:<\/strong> The items themselves prompt useful dialogue. A therapist might say: \u00ab\u00a0You scored 52, which the published bands call cool. That is common after 10 years. Is it what you expected, or does it worry you?\u00a0\u00bb That question opens up fears, values, and what each partner actually wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On ethics:<\/strong> Never present a score as proof that a relationship is working or failing. Scores describe, they do not prescribe. A couple with low passion, high satisfaction, and real security is doing fine. Normalize the whole range and keep therapy pointed at the client&rsquo;s own goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-complementary-assessment-tools-for-couples-therapy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complementary assessment tools for couples therapy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scale covers passion, so pair it with measures that cover the rest. The Couples Satisfaction Index tracks overall satisfaction. The Dyadic Adjustment Scale looks at communication and conflict. The Love Attitudes Scale explores how each partner thinks love is supposed to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A brief read on readiness, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/motivation-assessment-scale\/\">motivation assessment scale<\/a>, helps when one partner is more invested in the work than the other. For a fuller mental health history around the questionnaire, a <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/psychiatric-evaluation-template\/\">psychiatric evaluation template<\/a> covers the ground an intake needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give couples their own results through a <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/patient-portal-software\/\">client portal<\/a> so they can review scores and notes between sessions. Shared visibility builds alliance and keeps both partners invested in the work.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"pro_tip\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M12.6383 19.5238C12.6632 21.2071 12.8734 22.9926 12.0685 24.5523C11.0341 26.8917 8.45076 28.169 7.56292 30.5918C6.63082 33.1061 7.19505 36.185 9.31371 37.9786C10.929 39.5678 13.4183 39.9873 15.6061 39.5463C17.4592 39.073 19.1049 37.8388 19.9706 36.1608C20.781 34.7141 20.7866 32.9904 20.5293 31.3985C20.1006 29.3092 18.3775 27.8705 16.9807 26.362C14.8814 24.1005 14.6684 20.6854 15.595 17.8915C16.4331 15.4768 19.0026 14.2344 20.0425 11.9461C20.7202 10.6769 20.7506 9.20327 20.6068 7.81304C20.1864 5.40098 18.3139 3.23631 15.8716 2.56674C13.9742 2.03969 11.8224 2.30052 10.1739 3.37614C8.70522 4.34688 7.5878 5.86618 7.28356 7.58178C6.76081 9.82981 7.53525 12.2822 9.20307 13.9118C10.7658 15.4741 12.4806 17.2273 12.6383 19.5238Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M22.7048 19.8387C22.6822 22.3279 24.4507 24.6234 26.7493 25.4682C28.0531 25.961 29.4725 25.9183 30.7989 25.5487C32.0575 24.9955 33.301 24.2237 34.0069 23.0092C34.8384 21.5811 35.2982 19.8286 34.7832 18.2094C34.3611 16.2507 32.8739 14.6541 31.0275 13.9426C28.6736 12.9595 25.8073 13.7942 24.1719 15.7001C23.2022 16.8366 22.6143 18.3326 22.7048 19.8387Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <h3>Pro Tip<\/h3>\n                <p>Repeat the questionnaire on a fixed interval, such as every 12 weeks. Consistent timing stops a recent argument or a good holiday from masking the real trend. Store each score next to the session note, so you can line score changes up against the work you did.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-adding-the-questionnaire-to-your-intake-workflow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding the questionnaire to your intake workflow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print the downloaded PDF, or send it out digitally before the session. Ask each partner to complete it separately, then check that all 15 items are answered. Sum the responses, compare the total against the bands above, and record both the score and the date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build the same fields into your practice management system so results reach the client summary without retyping. A standard format also makes outcome reporting and audits far less painful. A <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/therapy-progress-notes-cheat-sheet\/\">progress notes cheat sheet<\/a> keeps the write-up consistent between clinicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The instrument does not expire. Clinicians still use the 1986 original in clinical, research, and teaching settings, and its psychometric design has held up for four decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-pabau-handles-questionnaire-delivery-scoring-and-records\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Pabau handles questionnaire delivery, scoring, and records<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most practices still send assessments as an email attachment. Someone prints the PDF, the couple fills it in at reception, and a clinician types the total into the note afterwards. The score ends up in three places at once. Comparing scores across a year of sessions then means digging through files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pabau keeps that whole loop in one system. You send the questionnaire from the client record before the appointment. Both partners complete it on their own device, and the answers land straight in the file. Nothing gets retyped, and nothing sits waiting in a scanner tray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because every score sits beside the appointment, the note, and the signed forms, you can see how passion scores moved alongside the work you did. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/industry\/mental-health-emr\/\">Mental health practices<\/a> can share those results with clients in the portal as well. Every subscription includes the forms, records, and reporting tools, so none of this is an add-on.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"book_a_demo\">\n            <div class=\"left-side\">\n                <div class=\"logo\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                        src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logo.svg\"\n                        alt=\"Logo\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                    \/>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <h3 class=\"heading\">\n                    Send, score, and store assessments in one place                <\/h3>\n\n                <p class=\"description\">\n                    Pabau sends the Passionate Love Scale out before the session and files each score in the client record. Progress stays visible across the whole course of care.                <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"button-group\">\n                    <a href=\"\/book-demo\/\" class=\"btn btn-scale-effect btn-cta-color btn-md\">\n                        <span class=\"btn-text\">Book a demo<\/span>\n                        <div class=\"btn-icon btn-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <svg\n                                width=\"14\"\n                                height=\"12\"\n                                viewBox=\"0 0 14 12\"\n                                fill=\"none\"\n                                xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                            >\n                                <path\n                                    d=\"M0.75 4.77295C0.335786 4.77295 0 5.10874 0 5.52295C0 5.93716 0.335786 6.27295 0.75 6.27295V5.52295V4.77295ZM13.2803 6.05328C13.5732 5.76039 13.5732 5.28551 13.2803 4.99262L8.50736 0.219648C8.21447 -0.073245 7.73959 -0.073245 7.4467 0.219648C7.15381 0.512542 7.15381 0.987415 7.4467 1.28031L11.6893 5.52295L7.4467 9.76559C7.15381 10.0585 7.15381 10.5334 7.4467 10.8263C7.73959 11.1191 8.21447 11.1191 8.50736 10.8263L13.2803 6.05328ZM0.75 5.52295V6.27295L12.75 6.27295V5.52295V4.77295L0.75 4.77295V5.52295Z\"\n                                    fill=\"currentColor\"\n                                ><\/path>\n                            <\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"right-side\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Home-Page-Concept-4.webp\"\n                    alt=\"Pabau clinic management dashboard\"\n                    loading=\"lazy\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This questionnaire earns its place because it separates two things couples routinely confuse. Passion fades on a fairly predictable curve. Commitment does not have to follow it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the published bands rather than your own cutoffs, and say out loud that a cool score is common at year 10. The number then works as a conversation starter instead of a verdict. Repeat it on a fixed schedule and it also becomes evidence that therapy is doing something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One trade-off is worth remembering. The scale tells you about intensity, never about whether a relationship should continue, so keep that judgment with the couple. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/book-demo\/\">Book a demo<\/a> to see how Pabau sends, scores, and stores client questionnaires like this one.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"expert_picks\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Expert-Picks.svg\" alt=\"Continue your research\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Continue your research<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#54B2D3\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p><strong>Need a wider read on a client&rsquo;s social world?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/social-connectedness-scale\/\">Social Connectedness Scale<\/a> measures belonging outside the romantic relationship, which often explains why one partner feels isolated.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#54B2D3\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p><strong>Working with a client on non-romantic bonds?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/friendship-questionnaire\/\">Friendship Questionnaire<\/a> gives you a structured way to assess closeness, reciprocity, and support outside the couple.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 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10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#54B2D3\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p><strong>Building a full intake from scratch?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/templates\/comprehensive-assessment\/\">Comprehensive Assessment<\/a> covers history, risk, and functioning, so brief measures like this one sit inside a complete picture.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786627743662\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the Passionate Love Scale and who created it?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Passionate Love Scale (PLS) is a validated questionnaire from Elaine Hatfield and Susan Sprecher, published in 1986. It measures the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral intensity of passionate love. It comes in a 15-item and a 30-item version.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786627743663\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you score and interpret the results?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Add up all 15 responses, each rated 1 to 9, for a total between 15 and 135. The published bands read 15-44 (extremely cool), 45-65 (cool), 66-85 (average), 86-105 (passionate), and 106-135 (extremely passionate).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786627743664\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between the 15-item and 30-item versions?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The 30-item full scale takes five to seven minutes and scores 30 to 270. The 15-item short form takes two to three minutes and scores 15 to 135. Both hold up psychometrically, and the short form is standard in practice.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786627743665\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the PLS validated and reliable?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Internal consistency runs from 0.90 to 0.94 (Cronbach&rsquo;s alpha), and test-retest reliability over short intervals is stable. It has also been validated in North American, Middle Eastern, and Asian samples.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786627743666\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do therapists use it in session?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Therapists run it at intake to set a baseline, then repeat it quarterly to track change. Scores help normalize the natural decline in passion and flag mismatches between partners&rsquo; expectations.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786627743667\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between passionate love and companionate love?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Passionate love is the acute phase of preoccupation, idealization, and physical desire, and it usually peaks within two years. Companionate love is the secure attachment of commitment and deep knowledge, and it often strengthens over time. A low passion score with high satisfaction is healthy.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786627743668\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I download a free printable version?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Use the download button above for the free 15-item PDF. 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The published bands read 15-44 (extremely cool), 45-65 (cool), 66-85 (average), 86-105 (passionate), and 106-135 (extremely passionate).","inLanguage":"fr-FR"},"inLanguage":"fr-FR"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/#faq-question-1786627743664","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/#faq-question-1786627743664","name":"What is the difference between the 15-item and 30-item versions?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The 30-item full scale takes five to seven minutes and scores 30 to 270. The 15-item short form takes two to three minutes and scores 15 to 135. Both hold up psychometrically, and the short form is standard in practice.","inLanguage":"fr-FR"},"inLanguage":"fr-FR"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/#faq-question-1786627743665","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/#faq-question-1786627743665","name":"Is the PLS validated and reliable?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Internal consistency runs from 0.90 to 0.94 (Cronbach's alpha), and test-retest reliability over short intervals is stable. It has also been validated in North American, Middle Eastern, and Asian samples.","inLanguage":"fr-FR"},"inLanguage":"fr-FR"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/#faq-question-1786627743666","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/#faq-question-1786627743666","name":"How do therapists use it in session?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Therapists run it at intake to set a baseline, then repeat it quarterly to track change. Scores help normalize the natural decline in passion and flag mismatches between partners' expectations.","inLanguage":"fr-FR"},"inLanguage":"fr-FR"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/#faq-question-1786627743667","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/#faq-question-1786627743667","name":"What is the difference between passionate love and companionate love?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Passionate love is the acute phase of preoccupation, idealization, and physical desire, and it usually peaks within two years. Companionate love is the secure attachment of commitment and deep knowledge, and it often strengthens over time. A low passion score with high satisfaction is healthy.","inLanguage":"fr-FR"},"inLanguage":"fr-FR"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/#faq-question-1786627743668","position":7,"url":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/fr\/templates\/passionate-love-scale\/#faq-question-1786627743668","name":"Can I download a free printable version?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Use the download button above for the free 15-item PDF. 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