Medieval Chivalry of Courtly Love, Part 1

What is chivalry? The word “chivalry” may have several connotations in our minds. The idea of chivalry is closely associated with chivalrous codes of the behavior that knights and gentlemen ought to exhibit in social relationships with other noble people. … Continue reading

How Altruistic Are Western Attitudes in Love Relationships?

The Christian ideals of agape, which have been prevalent in Western cultures, placed a greater emphasis on the value of altruistic agape love as opposed to passionate Eros love. Passionate Versus Altruistic Love On the one hand, the experience of … Continue reading

Psychology Love Tricks in Ovid’s Art of Love, Parts 18-19

The “Ars Amatoria” teach men how psychology love tricks can aid in relationship affairs with women. Surprisingly, being pale, flexible, and wary of friends increases the likelihood of success in a relationship with a woman.  The Roman poet Ovid of … Continue reading

How Tears, Kisses, and Taking the Lead Help in the Art of Love, Part 17

The “Ars Amatoria” advised men on how tears, kisses, and taking the lead can aid in love affairs. These actions were important in the art of love to win a woman. The Roman poet Ovid, who lived in the second … Continue reading

How to Make Promises and Deceive: The Art of Making Love in Roman Culture, Part 16

“Ars Amatoria” advised men on how to make promises and deceive a woman to seduce her. In the ancient Roman art of love, this was seen as a valuable skill in love affairs, among others. Ovid, the Roman poet of … Continue reading

How to Captivate a Woman with Personal Charm at Dinner: The Art of Making Love in Roman Culture, Part 15

Roman culture can teach modern men how to captivate a woman at dinner with their personal charm just by looking bold and presentable. Here is what the Roman poet Ovid advised in part 15 of his “Ars Amatoria.” Ovid, a … Continue reading

How to Woo a Woman: The Art of Making Love in Roman Culture, Parts 13-14

Here are the simple ways to woo and seduce a woman just by being where she is and looking presentable, as the Roman poet Ovid advised Roman men in parts 13 and 14 of his “Ars Amatoria.” In the second … Continue reading

How to Make Promises of Love to Her: The Art of Making Love in Roman Culture, Part 12

The art of love is an important way to make a relationship happy for her and you. Let us look at some easy tactics to make promises of love to a woman, as the Roman poet Ovid advised Roman men … Continue reading