In Western societies, love is often presented through the cliché of two halves meet to make each other whole. The story is commonly reproduced in literature, film, and television, but it also can be damaging when translated into reality. The excessive importance of romantic love can also create the false belief that all people need a romantic partner or a fairytale relationship, which leads to disappointment since many people will not find someone to live this life. In various countries, romantic love is portrayed as the most important source of love. This discourse is often repeated in the movies and on social media. But this is not the truth. Unfortunately, many spend too much time and energy looking for a romantic partner and neglect other relationships. The affection between the couple is only one of them, but there is also love between friends, parents, and children and even love for the sacred. We will be doing kids and young people a great favor if we become more realistic about true romantic love because we need to recalibrate the space it occupies in our lives. It is increasingly recognized that romantic love is not supposed to be the ultimate goal of our lives. At the same time, many people have also been open to other forms of romantic relationships. Changes in politics, society, and our understanding of what love is or what constitutes a family is slowly changing the way we view and prioritize romantic love.... or are they? When you are done reading this book, you will have gained a lifetime of experience in just a few short hours. So get ready to broaden your horizons and adjust your expectations because you are in for one hell of a ride!
