romance usually refers to a natural orientation for the bond, connection, and friendship between men, or masc identified persons. This is often a term applied to a nonsexual relationship between two men who share similar traits and likes.
Bromance is similar to male bonding, and brotherhood. The female equivalent is womance.
Origins of the Term
The term "bromance" is a portmanteau of "bro" (short for brother) and "romance." The term is believed to have been coined by Dave Carnie, editor of Big Brother skateboard magazine in the 1990s, to describe the strong bonds between skateboarders who spent significant time together. However, some sources say it did not emerge in popular culture until around 2005.
