In many melanesian societies, carved birds are shown with humans as symbols of

The correct answer is PROTECTION. Unlike other animals represented in the carvings, such as sharks or lizards, which are considered evil beings, birds are considered benign ancestral ghosts, and by placing or showing them with humans they protect and guard them.      

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.

using the scientific method.