Romantic love, however, may also be classified according to two categories, „popular romance“ and „divine“(or „spiritual“) romance

Romantic love, however, may also be classified according to two categories, „popular romance“ and „divine“(or „spiritual“) romance

In the following excerpt, from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet , Romeo, in saying „all combined, save what thou must combine By holy marriage“ implies that it is not marriage with Juliet that he seeks but simply to be joined with her romantically. That „I pray That thou consent to marry us“ implies that the marriage means the removal of the social obstacle between the two opposing families, not that marriage is sought by Romeo with Juliet for any other particular reason, as adding to their love or giving it any more meaning.

„Then plainly know my heart’s dear love is set On the fair daughter of rich Capulet: As mine on hers, so http://www.lonelywifehookup.org/black-hookup-apps hers is set on mine; And all combined, save what thou must combine By holy marriage: when and where and how We met, we woo’d and made exchange of vow, I’ll tell thee as we pass; but this I pray, That thou consent to marry us to-day.“

The experience of the beloved as special, idealized, necessary for one’s happiness

Popular romance may include but is not limited to the following types: idealistic, normal intense (such as the emotional aspect of “ falling in love „), predictable as well as unpredictable, consuming (meaning consuming of time, energy and emotional withdrawals and bids), intense but out of control (such as the aspect of „falling out of love“) material and commercial (such as societal gain mentioned in a later section of this article), physical and sexual, and finally grand and demonstrative. Divine (or spiritual) romance may include, but is not limited to these following types: realistic, as well as plausible unrealistic, optimistic as well as pessimistic (depending upon the particular beliefs held by each person within the relationship.), abiding (e.g.Continue reading