The article focuses on the pulley alternative for the wheel theory of the development of love. The theory is that the love relationship is a complex one, comprised of the previous four components which follow each other in specific order. For example, if a couple meet and find each other compatible then they will most likely begin to reveal confidences about themselves to each other which in turn makes them dependent on each other, over time. In the end, a full-blown love relationship exhibited by mutual need fulfillment may evolve. This process is shown in the model by the fact that an increase in the loading on the rapport spoke will lead in turn to an increased loading on self-revelation which will lead, in turn, to an increase in mutual dependency and finally to an increase in personal need fulfillment. The wheel rotates in a clockwise direction and the number of rotations represents the degree of development of love. The model also suggests that with a loss of loading on any of the spokes the wheel reverses and rotates in an anticlockwise direction. In effect, the dynamic, developmental nature of the love relationship is expressed.