Book of Love Day One

It is very interesting how in the discussions between Love and the Archpriest, and Venus and the Archpriest, each non human figure gives strategical advice to the Archpriest on how to make a women fall in love with him. Right away this fable of the Archpriest is interesting, because it seems to deal with somewhat Greek like mythological figures in what I perceived to be a Catholic text. It continues to be intriguing with how much the Archpriest insults love. He has obviously had many broken hearts in the past. He does however bring up good points in his rant. In a way, some of the worlds worst tragedies are caused from love of one's religion, love of one's God, or love of money. Just look at religious extremist groups or corporations and the terrible crimes against humanity they both commit. That is just the start of many examples. Love (the character) then begins to try to satisfy the Archpriest by giving him advise about women. Love systematically explains not only how to "get" a women, but also what type of women. In a way this seems all a bit insensitive to me. Love's wife Venus gives him similar advise. Although they seem to treat love almost as if it is a strategic game in their lectures, Love and Venus do give some sound advice. They speak of balance, respect, and hard work, three things failed relationships often forget about. Lastly, I can help but to notice that this does in a way seem a bit out dated in one manner. For the most part, I would hope at least, that today love is less often about trying to win a rich girl over, and more often a natural thing that occurs simultaneous between two parties, no matter what their social status.