Experience can be Romantic or Semantic.
My episodal memory recalls episodes of romantic experience.
My semantic memory defines a defining experience.
A Romantic experience has a literal perspective of reality.
A Semantic experience has a definite perspective or a defining perspective of reality.
A Romantic life experiences the pleasures of the journey.
A Semantic life experiences the joy of defining the purpose of the journey.
A Semantic perspective sees the meaning & purpose of life.
A Romantic perspective is just aesthetically pleasing.
A Romantic experience meets my emotional needs.
A Semantic experience has true value for me.