Desire/Love

Exploring the interplay between desire and love, this theoretical novella examines how psychoanalytic theories shape our understanding of intimacy. It contrasts the psychoanalytic view of desire as a fundamental aspect of identity with a broader perspective on love, emphasizing context and history. The first entry focuses on desire as an emotional connection rooted in attachment theory, while the second delves into the complexities of love, romance, and fantasy within personal and cultural frameworks. Ultimately, it suggests that fantasy is essential for the existence of love.