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We're still best friends even though we don't live with one another.
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She replies, " I will never talk bad about you to others because it is you and me against the world".
A friend of hers later confirmed that there was nothing they could do to get her to talk trash about me,..... even tho I know she could have
That was over 20 years ago and I still think of that often....and had no idea how safe and loved it would make me feel to this day.
Love has been a central theme since ancient times, often intertwined with mythology and power. In ancient Egypt, Cleopatra and Mark Antony’s tragic historical romance symbolized passion and political intrigue. In Greek mythology, gods and mortals experienced love’s e*****y and turmoil—think of Orpheus descending into the underworld for Eurydice.
The Middle Ages introduced courtly love, where knights performed extravagant deeds for noblewomen. Poems, jousts, and secret rendezvous were all the rage. The legendary Tristan and Isolde told of star-crossed lovers, while Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales explored medieval romantic relationships.
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When I tried to give them money or buy pizza as a thank you they told me that all they cared about was that I was safe now. I love all those guys like family.
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This was year 7 and I moved into the house I closed on a week prior. This was a big one. I’ve gotten a masters, met my now wife, bought my car outright, moved across the country, rescued a dog and now closed on a house. The odds of achieving this “normal” life were damn near 0.
He’ll always reach out to tell me he’s proud of me and it’s just so appreciated. Thanks Phil.
Bored Panda reached out to pop culture expert Mike Sington to ask him some questions about romance and reality.
When we asked him how pop culture has shaped our expectations of love, and whether or not it’s made romance more magical or more unrealistic, he had this to say, "Pop culture heavily influences our romantic expectations by presenting idealized versions of love."
He went on to add, "Through movies, music, and social media, we're often shown "perfect" relationships, leading to potentially unrealistic standards. While this can add a sense of magic and excitement to the idea of romance, it can also create disillusionment when real-life relationships don't mirror these flawless portrayals."
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She also told me once, “I would rather do nothing with you than something with someone else.”
We’ve been married for almost 42 years.
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I'm in Australia. My ex wife lives in China.
She was at my bedside in the hospital within 2 days.
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I actually burst into tears when she gave them to me.
We asked Sington which actor today best embodies the classic ideals of romance, and this was his answer, "As classic romance evolves, I’ve identified two actors that evoke the timeless charm that leads to Hollywood heartthrob status."
"Oscar Isaac possesses a certain suave intensity, capable of both vulnerability and commanding presence. He can project a depth of emotion reminiscent of classic romantic leads. Also, Regé-Jean Page has shown a capacity for both charm, in addition to having a very classic romantic leading man look," Sington concludes.
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I had this abscess on the side of my face around 2006 and I was on a waiting list to get it fixed. Needed an actual surgery with local to cut all the bad stuff out.
It used to build up and burst and get puss everywhere. I would wake up with it on my pillow.
Not only did she not leave me, she would help me clean it out sometimes.
Not exactly romantic but you know someone loves you when they stick with you through something like that.
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The Renaissance saw a veritable explosion of love in literature. Shakespeare gave us Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing, and Sonnet 18 (“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?”). Art flourished too—Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus embodied beauty and love.
The Romantic era of the 18th and 19th centuries idealized love’s intensity and suffering. Literature thrived with novels like Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. Grand gestures included love letters, poetry and even duels over lovers. In music, composers like Beethoven dedicated symphonies to lovers (Für Elise).
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she put him into a fireman’s carry and slammed him down hard as f**k before knocking him out with three punches.
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Come the 20th century, Hollywood’s Golden Age gave us Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, and Audrey Hepburn, defining cinematic romance. Classic films like Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s shaped romantic ideals. Meanwhile, love music took off with Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and later, The Beatles - All You Need Is Love, anyone?
Today, love is broadcast worldwide—from viral wedding proposals to pop culture influencing modern day romance. Films like The Notebook and Titanic continue the epic love story tradition people have come to adore. Celebrities like Ryan Gosling, Julia Roberts, and Timothée Chalamet carry on the romantic lead legacy, while in music, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Adele dominate contemporary love anthems.
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Dr. Gary Chapman’s book “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts” describes the five different ways people express and receive love. According to Chapman, words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time, and physical touch are all ways people receive and express love.
Understanding your own and your loved ones’ love languages helps create stronger, more fulfilling, and lasting relationships. People often express love the way they want to receive it—but learning what your partner, friend, or family member needs can make all the difference.