Post 7: Romantic Love

Romantic love has been around for centuries and mostly all of eternity. It has been studied by philosophers, writers, and psychologist. To some people love can be an irrational thing, while it can be an emotional affair to other people. The concept of love has even changed for some as time passes on. Most religions have quite a bit to do with one's belief on love. It can effect when one loves, gets married, has sex, and what type of person they claim to love. In Europe, the English Reformation had lots to do on romance, sexuality, and love. It was mostly the rise of Christianity that influenced this era the most. India treated marriage as a "task" or "job". All marriages were arranged in "political alliance and economic exchange". On the other hand, the Chinese thought love and sex was a logical, reasonable act. This wasn't as much of a controversial topic for them. "Love is mostly tender and quiet. Love is a light that allows people to see things that are not seen by others. Romantic love is a deep emotional, sexual and spiritual recognition and regard for the value of another person and relationship."