That could be more historically realistic, though. I agree with kfwilson and bookowlie: it would be difficult for young people to develop a proper romance in your sense, as they would not be allowed to spend time alone together. I suspest that quite often, in the past, “falling in love” may often have involved little more than instantaneous sexual attraction.Dael Reader wrote: ↑21 Jun 2018, 19:54 Frankly, I didn't think any of the couples in this book were in the midst of romance … Romance involves time spent together, talking, laughing, learning more about each other. All we really see about the couples here are their insatiable desire for sex.
Romance and time-how is romance different now?
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Re: Romance and time-how is romance different now?
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Your comment about lust made me giggle.
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So true. In earlier eras, young people were not allowed to spend time alone. As a result, I am sure there were many unhappy unions from couples who didn't have much time to get to know each other well before being pushed into marriage by their parents or society's expectations. In this book, Angela and Alex's romance seemed to be on fast forward - too much too quickly. It would have been nicer if it developed slowly as they got to know each other through the detective work. Since this book is a series, their relationship could certainly have progressed slowly over several books. It would have whet the reader's appetite for more, instead of making them an immediate romantic couple.Libs_Books wrote: ↑30 Jun 2018, 07:39That could be more historically realistic, though. I agree with kfwilson and bookowlie: it would be difficult for young people to develop a proper romance in your sense, as they would not be allowed to spend time alone together. I suspest that quite often, in the past, “falling in love” may often have involved little more than instantaneous sexual attraction.Dael Reader wrote: ↑21 Jun 2018, 19:54 Frankly, I didn't think any of the couples in this book were in the midst of romance … Romance involves time spent together, talking, laughing, learning more about each other. All we really see about the couples here are their insatiable desire for sex.
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Throughout our human history romance has always been about care and attention. These, I think, are the most basic elements of romance. Few aspects do change, but the soul remains the same. That's my perspective. So, here I rest my casekfwilson6 wrote: ↑29 Jun 2018, 17:13Can you pinpoint specific areas in which you think romance has remained the same across time? I just see so many differences, I'm curious as to what you think hasn't changed.MiziS_1305 wrote: ↑26 Jun 2018, 00:29 Romance has always been the same irrespective of time periods. What differs is lust. I just feel that now there is more lust in a relationship than love.
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This is a true fact also. It is almost as if at times, people have reduced romance to making love hence the emotional attachment and bond that is there is weak. It is not surprising that the number of divorces in the society is on the increase in addition to the growing number of dysfunctional families. It is, therefore, true to conclude that much has changed.Surakshita-11 wrote: ↑05 Jul 2018, 06:19 Romance in today's time is definitely different from what couples used to have in olden times. Nowadays only romance left in people is to have sex. Spending good times with beloved one is a forgotten fact of past.
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Very true. I like this point of view. I had not seen it this way that the internet and other technological advances have in a way also affected romance. It is true that there are some lies that may result as people are miles apart and hence there will be no one to report what they truly are doing.joshfee77 wrote: ↑04 Jul 2018, 03:27 I think romance is definitely different today than it was long ago. The Internet has made it very much a world of convenience, and for those who use dating apps to meet people (which is perfectly valid if you haven't met the right person face-to-face), then the whole "swipe right or swipe left" to pick a potential partner sort of cheapens the experience, I think. The core idea of romance is still there, and I'm sure there are still those who embrace it, but I can't help feeling we're all a little too connected in this regard. Having communication access to so many strangers and potential new friends can also facilitate cheating for those predisposed to be disloyal to their partner.
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