"Free Love" is a social movement that emerged in the 19th century, advocating for the idea that love and relationships should not be bound by legal or religious constraints. Proponents believed that individuals should have the freedom to choose their partners without societal pressures, emphasizing personal choice and emotional connection over traditional marriage. The movement gained traction during the counterculture of the 1960s, where it was associated with ideas of sexual liberation and rejecting conventional norms. Influential figures, such as Emma Goldman and Margaret Sanger, promoted these ideals, arguing for women's rights and reproductive freedom as essential components of love and relationships.