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===Written Conceptualization=== | ===Written Conceptualization=== | ||
In 12th century France, (Medieval Times) Troubadour poetry provided a written framework for romantic love. Back then, romantic love ''only'' meant extramarital love. IE long-distance pining for someone who you are not married to. Marriage was seen as a practical affair where superiors were in charge, whereas in romantic love women (rather than men) were in full control and the love was to be driven by passion.<ref>https://www.ancient.eu/Courtly_Love/</ref> These romances were mainly restricted to royalty and were not intended to be materialized. | In 12th century France, (Medieval Times) Troubadour poetry provided a written framework for romantic love. Back then, romantic love ''only'' meant extramarital love. IE long-distance pining for someone who you are not married to. Marriage was seen as a practical affair where superiors were in charge, whereas in romantic love, women (rather than men), were in full control and the love was to be driven by passion.<ref>https://www.ancient.eu/Courtly_Love/</ref> These romances were mainly restricted to royalty and were not intended to be materialized. | ||
===Modern synthesis=== | ===Modern synthesis=== | ||