For me romance starts with a single small point of light in the darkness.
In the early stages there is more interest than just getting laid, she is different, and you need more of her, and after awhile thats still not good enough.
The relationship grows to a point where it's all you may want in both your lives.
This is the sappy part...and if you knew me ,and what I appear like, you'd raise your eyebrows at this.
The normal stuff like building a campfire, walking the trails, having something to eat, or riding horses.. takes on meaning. You may spend a fortune on a trip ,and a room...and never leave that room.
The Apache believe when there is romance, the two can never feel the cold, wind, or rain, because they are the shelter for each other.
I believe in my simple Cowboy, one track mind...That you can't find, buy or force romance...It is an experience between two people that will find a life of it's own..No matter who they are, or where it happens.