Odysseus uses his intelligence over strength to 'fight' through tough times and bring himself home to Ithaca. Odysseus uses his intelligence when he has his men tie him down while passing the Sirens, so he himself will be able to hear their beautiful song, but not be entranced by their singing
They fall in love at first sight but it made it more lustful by them being for the family’s that hated each other. And the fact that it had to be a top secret