Building a relationship is fun, but it’s also a lot of work. Think about it: You’re essentially on the way to getting to know someone almost as well as you know yourself. Maybe you finish each other’s sentences, maybe you know the answer to a question they’re asked even before they get a response out, or maybe you can recall their favorite meal even before your own.
Disclaimer: In the 1950s and 1960s, falling in love was often understood as the first step toward marriage and family life. Romance was closely tied to stability and social approval, with love seen as the gateway to building a household. A woman who fell in love was expected to marry young, while a man was expected to provide and protect. These gender roles were rarely questioned, and most stories about love—from films to advertisements—reinforced the idea that a woman’s fulfillment came through being chosen by the right man.
