Romance (love) facts for kids
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Romance is a special feeling of excitement and mystery that often comes with love. When people feel romantic, they have a strong emotional connection and attraction to someone else. This is different from platonic love, which is a deep friendship without romantic feelings.
Romance can feel very strong when a relationship first begins. It might come with a bit of uncertainty or nervousness, like wondering if the other person feels the same way.
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What is Romantic Love?
Romantic love is a deep and special connection between two people. It includes strong feelings of affection, care, and attraction. This kind of love often makes people want to spend a lot of time together. They might feel very happy and excited when they are with the person they love.
Feelings of Romance
When you feel romance, you might experience several emotions. These can include:
- Feeling very happy and excited
- Wanting to be close to someone
- Thinking about them often
- Feeling a strong pull towards them
- Sometimes, a little bit of nervousness or shyness
History of Romantic Love
The idea of romantic love we have today comes from a long time ago. It started in the Middle Ages, around the 11th to 15th centuries. During this time, there were ideas about chivalry and knights.
Courtly Love and Knights
In the Middle Ages, a special idea called courtly love became popular. Knights often showed great respect and devotion to noble ladies. Marriages back then were often arranged by families for money or power, not for love. Courtly love allowed people to have strong emotional connections outside of marriage. It was a way for knights to show their bravery and loyalty to a lady they admired. This idea helped shape how we think about romance today.
Romance in Stories and Art
Romance is a very popular topic in many kinds of art. You can find it in books, movies, and songs. It is a major theme in literature and fiction.
Romance in Literature
Many fairy tales and stories for young people have romantic themes. Famous writers like William Shakespeare wrote plays that are full of romance, like Romeo and Juliet. These stories often show characters falling in love, facing challenges, and finding happiness together. Romance helps make stories exciting and relatable.
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Images for kids
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Bernger von Horheim in the Codex Manesse (early 14th century)
See also
In Spanish: Amor romántico para niños
