but love is a construction and you clearly are down with the romantic ish. IMO romance is an aspect of a love relationship not something that is fundamental to love.

let's be real. what the hell is romance? and i'm not talking about some description about hearts fluttering, astute listening, or being swept from one's feet. i mean, what is it?

romance needs to be critically analyzed and understood. folk like to ascribe cutey-pie affectations of romance but don't get into the meat and potatoes of what it means to be romanced or romantic.

peace.