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drpaladin

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Spouses get in trouble when their eyes roam

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Bill W

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"Roam" (verb) originated around 1300 as romen, meaning "to wander" or "travel", with an obscure origin likely from Old English rāmian ("wander about"), connected to ārǣman ("arise, lift up").  It might also be related to a Proto-Germanic word for movement ot possibly to Old Norse reima or reimast ("to haunt," "to wander about").  It is distinct from the, often mistaken, Old French romier (a medieval pilgrim to Rome).  It implies wandering freely, often to satisfy curiosity.  

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the verb roam was first used in English during the Middle English period (1150–1500) with the earliest evidence for the verb roam is from around 1330, found in the work Arthour and Merlin.  At that time, it was used to mean "walk, go, walk about" or "wander about, prowl".  The noun roam was first documented much later, in the mid-1600s, with evidence from 1666. 

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Bill W

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The concept of "roam" or "roaming" in storytelling signifies a journey of discovery, personal growth, and freedom, embodying themes of adventure and the pursuit of knowledge.  It represents a purposeful or aimless wandering—physical or metaphorical—that connects characters to new experiences, facilitates inner transformation, and often serves as a search for identity or meaning.  

Key aspects of roaming in storytelling include:  
Journey and Exploration: Roaming often serves as a narrative device for characters to explore new environments, cultures, or perspectives, acting as a catalyst for adventure and discovery.  
Symbolism of Freedom: The act of wandering often symbolizes an escape from constraints, offering characters (and readers) a sense of autonomy and the freedom to forge their own paths.  
Search for Identity and Meaning: Stories featuring roaming characters often focus on the internal journey, with the physical wandering serving as a metaphor for a search for purpose, truth, or a sense of belonging.  
Growth and Change: As characters navigate unfamiliar territory or situations, the experience forces them to adapt, leading to personal evolution and, sometimes, resolution of inner conflict.  
Narrative Structure: In literature and folklore, the "nomadic" lifestyle or the act of wandering can be a structured way to introduce varied settings, subplots, and diverse characters, allowing for a broader, more exploratory story. 

In a spiritual or traditional context, roaming can signify a period of testing, pilgrimage, or wandering in the wilderness, which ultimately leads to spiritual growth or a deeper understanding of one's path. 
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