Love?

I do not think that Romeo and Juliet are in love at all.

Firstly, I think that it's impossible to fall in love within one day. Romeo and Juliet seem to be in love with the idea of their relationship and marriage than each other. I think that Juliet wants to marry Romeo because in those days, it was normal for young people to marry (although not that young) so it is quite possible that not only did she want to feel mature, but also she wanted to feel that someone loved her truly. I also think that they both want to have sex so this is the best idea they came up with. Juliet says, "Spread thy close curtain, love-performing night, That runaways' eyes may wink, and Romeo" (3.2.5) They both clearly think that they love each other but I think that they don't really know what they want and they are consumed with the idea of love. The social pressure to get married young but also mixed with the rebellious idea to betray their parents has become this obsessive idea that they have.