In the words of Martin Luther King Jr., "Love is the only force capable of turning an enemy into a friend." This can be seen in William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, when two witty rivals come to find company. Romeo and Juliet, another Shakespearean play, features two teenagers from enemy families who fall in love with each other. Beatrice and Benecick have a stronger and more realistic relationship than Romeo and Juliet, as they have a past romance, support from their families, and a caring approach. Beatrice and Benedick have had a past relationship, while in contrast, Romeo and Juliet profess their love for each other the first time they meet. The fact that Beatrice has known Benedetto for a long time contributes to the realism of their relationship. Shakespeare shows that they have known each other for a while when Beatrice says "You always end up with a trick of jade. I have known you a long time" (Ii114). This shows that they are familiar with each other's personalities and have a history with each other, creating tension. Otherwise, Romeo and Juliet don't know each other well enough to have a deep love. Juliet even says that their relationship is moving too fast when she states, "It's too rash, too reckless, too sudden." Even Juliet can appreciate for a moment that she barely knows Romeo and that their love is not justified. They don't hesitate to tell each other how much they care and move too quickly to sustain their false emotions. Because of their past relationship and knowledge of each other's personalities, Beatrice and Benedict have a much stronger and more realistic relationship. Another factor that helps make the relationship between Beatrice and Benedict stronger is the influence of others. They have… middle of the paper… collateral influences and actions. They know each other well, have the support of their friends and family and behave like a real couple. However, Romeo and Juliet do not know each other well and therefore often make impulsive decisions. Being from enemy families, they hide their marriage. Furthermore, they do not behave like real people, frequenting the use of poems in casual speech among other imaginative actions. This couple does not share the same type of bond as Beatrice and Benedick due to the fantasy elements of their wedding. Just as Dr. King says is possible, both couples start out as enemies and are brought together by love. While both demonstrate that love can unite the bitterest enemies, one love is deeper. Despite the stereotype that Romeo and Juliet have a perfect relationship, that of Beatrice and Benedick is much stronger and more realistic.