>>11214Dating is materialist
Romance is idealist.
Romance is more shallow/fickle than lust.
Unlike lust, romance relies purely on first impressions and trying to recreate your favorite stories into meatspace.
Romance is easily destroyed by the slightest flaw or changes in nuances.
Lust is more flexible and gives people a higher tolerance for flaws and changes in nuance.
Lust is more equal-opportunity than romance.
Romance is more gatekept.