Limestone, 33

Romance is not a one night stand nor a fleeting spark cast into the dark; nay, it is a sacred rite, a slow kindled fire built upon mutual trust, shared history, and the quiet alchemy of two lives weaving themselves into a thread of unified destiny. It is a path shaped by delayed gratification, ancient courtship rituals, the intuition and guidance of a matchmaker and wingman, and the subtle unity of one's inner world and emotional tides of a significant partner. Romance is the constellations of curiosity, reverence, and encouragement. Chatting together face to face be it sitting and having a picnic or jogging, hiking, swimming, etc. together alongside chatting away about passions and hobbies. There is a romantic flair in being nearby another even if they are sick and the other is healthy.