Kind of a general question;
In concept (or their minds) do women think their relationship can survive without romance ?

There are many times in history that women have chosen stability over romance.

Could you reference a few, historical or personal ?

Here's a link you might find interesting.

Thanks for the follow-up as I found it pretty interesting.  
In a not so scientific poll I've learned (actually been told) that women when they hit their 40's tend to fall into one of two camps;
Camp A: those that really want it  
Camp B: those that don't

Further more I've learned that girls in A complain to their peers they don't get it enough. While those in B complain they wish their SO would leave them alone.

If it hasn't been done yet, this could be a subject for much research to be done in, perhaps someone could even write a book!  Care to comment ?