A-Z of Romantic Love

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A. Romantic love arises from pre-existing yearnings.

B. Romantic love begins suddenly, creating instant intimacy.

C. Romantic love is blind.

D. Romantic love is often one-sided; it loves from afar.

E. Romantic love watches for small signs of reciprocation.

F. Romantic love is often uncertain and fearful of rejection; it is exclusive, possessive, and jealous.

G. Romantic love is a fantasy-trip, a prefabricated emotion projected onto others.

H. Romance creates an illusion of oneness.

I. Romantic love depends on imagination.

J. Romance is being in love with love —attempting to actualize a feeling learned from others.

K. Romantic love sometimes depends on manipulation.

L. Romantic love is like watching a movie.

M. Romantic love is an ecstatic feeling.

N. Romantic love is an altered state of consciousness.

O. Romantic love sees the beloved as perfect.

P. Romantic love causes violent mood-swings.

Q. Romantic love causes preoccupation and distraction.

R. Romantic love causes intrusive thinking.

S. Romantic love causes compulsive, neurotic, dependent thoughts and feelings.

T. Romantic love is an overwhelming experience.

U. Romantic love is the most important thing in life.

V. Romantic love includes suffering.

W. Near its end, romantic love clings to any shred of hope.

X. Romantic love is temporary—lasting 18 months to 3 years.

Y. When romantic love is over, it sometimes becomes hatred.

Z. Romantic love resists analysis.