Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is romantic love real?
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Romantic love is not real

There is no difference between a romantic partner and a friend for many people, so romantic love is not it's own entity rather than another form of platonic love.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. 'Romantic love' is simply a mix of basic love and sexual attraction
    Romantic love is not what makes love uniquely intimate, sexual love does. This differs from platonic love, which combines with sexual love to create intimate love.
  2. Romantic love is not a key element for romance
    Most people lose the will to conjure up romantic gestures early on in a relationship without ever making an effort to regain said will.