In a relationship, love is a feeling that humans share with a special person. Some bonds may be reciprocal, while others are dissociated. During the medieval period, romantic relationships were dominated by one gender, men, and women had little to no control over decisions. Before a gentleman married a lady, the gentleman would boast of his beauty, champion the lady's cause, and do whatever the lady asked of him. The era was influenced by knights and dictated by the honor and chivalry that each knight had to show to their king and queen. As a gentleman, a knight had to always be fair, especially towards ladies. At that time there was a king named Arthur. King Arthur had a flourishing reign that ended abruptly. Subsequently many authors told the story of King Arthur's reign. Sir Thomas Malory published Le Morte d'Arthur and Geoffrey Chaucer published The Wife of Bath's Tale. Although both of these books chronicle the reign of King Arthur, the stories are very different and unique in their own ways. Both stories demonstrate that for a relationship to be successful, both partners must be submissive, must be courageous, and must be willing to learn from mistakes. For example, Lancelot and Gwynevere have a submissive relationship. During the new year, Lancelot returns and all the knights he defeated are there. Everyone recognizes Lancelot as the greatest knight. At this time, Lancelot meets Gwynevere, is impressed by her beauty and falls in love. Unfortunately, Lancelot and Gwynevere's relationship is broken because Lancelot is on a new quest called the Holy Grail. There, in Camelot, Gwynevere passively awaits the day when Lancelot returns so that their relationship will be restored. Lancelot, Sir Galahad and many others......middle of paper......ueen. As nobles, knights had to always be honest, especially towards ladies. After all, in a successful relationship, both members must be submissive, courageous and learning. Even though I'm young and not married, I believe that if a relationship is to be successful there is someone who has to be passive. In a good relationship, both partners are willing to listen and accept the other's opinions and actions. I also believe that both must be courageous. When both parties are devoted and courageous, the relationship will be successful. I firmly believe that both sides must be willing to change. When a relationship isn't working, it's because both parties need to change and adapt to common ground. Works Cited Chaucer, Geoffrey. "The Wife of Bath's Tale." The Canterbury Tales. Logan: Perfection, 2010. Print.Malory, Sir Thomas. The Death of Arthur. Trans. Keith Baines. New York: Signet, 2001. Print.