Is it love or romance? There really is a difference. Feeling “sparks” for another person is often mistaken for real love; this happens because of our culture’s emphasis on the importance of romance. We’re told from an early age through media and stories that the fairy-tale version of true love begins with romance. In reality, romance is more about an individual’s needs than about what it takes to build a relationship. Intense attraction to another can actually get in the way of authentically getting to know someone. It makes us feel good, but should not be the driver for relationship building.
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