PDF Version In times of crisis, companionate love—rooted in friendship and shared struggles—reveals its power. The story of David and Jonathan told in book of 1 Samuel 18:1–4, 19:1–7, and 20:1–42 in the Old Testament (King James Bible, 2024) is … Continue reading
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Why Does Love Hurt? This Is What the Story of Lucy and George in “A Room with a View” Tells Us
PDF version. As I described in my previous article, modern cultures motivate us to live and love authentically. This entails being genuine and forthright with oneself and others. This also entails accepting accountability for your errors. Such an authenticity can … Continue reading
The Indian Myth of Kamadeva, the Hindu God of Love
Many modern Western symbols of love date back to the early Greeks and Romans. Eros was the Greek god of love, while Cupid was the Roman god of love and desire. The image of a chubby Cupid aiming love arrows … Continue reading
When Ancient People Began to Kiss for Love
Anthropological studies of modern societies have revealed that sexual and romantic kisses are not universally present across different cultures. Such a display of affection as kissing was once considered obscene. Who first thought of kissing as a way to show … Continue reading
A Woman Should Enjoy Her Body in Bed
In the poems of Ars Amatoria, Ovid taught Roman men and women the art of love. For example, in one of his poems, he advised a woman that she should enjoy her body in bed. The Roman poet Ovid lived … Continue reading
The Way You Eat and Drink Affects Your Love Affairs
The excerpts from Ovid’s “Ars Amatoria” suggest that in love affairs, women should be mindful of what and how they eat and drink. Many scholars are familiar with the writings of Ovid, the ancient Roman poet. He rose to prominence … Continue reading
Step 3 to Make Him Believe He Is Loved, as Ovid Wrote
Here I quote step 3 of how to “Make Him Believe He Is Loved,” as Ovid recommended women master the art of love with a man. Many people who study love are familiar with the works of the Roman poet … Continue reading
Step 2 in Making Him Believe He Is Loved, as Ovid Advised
Here I quote step 2 of how to “Make Him Believe He Is Loved,” as Ovid suggested women learn the art of love with a man. Many Western scholars are familiar with the poems of Ovid, the ancient Roman poet … Continue reading
Step 1 in Making Him Believe He Is Loved, as Ovid Advised
Ovid said, “Make Him Believe He Is Loved,” thus suggesting women learn the art of love in a relationship with a man. Here is step 1. Many scholars of love are familiar with the works of Ovid, the ancient Roman … Continue reading
Women Can Play the Game of Love with “Cloak and Dagger”
Quotes from Ovid’s “Ars Amatoria” imply that women should play the game of love with a “cloak and dagger” approach. The famous Roman poet Ovid, who lived from 43 BCE to 17 CE, penned “Ars Amatoria” (The Art of Love). … Continue reading