A ruler ere to the wonders of a ringed finger
Gave up leadership for Torleik's love.
Both he and she in psychological state
Companion is male and they share thoughts.
It isn't easy making sense of misogyny
Google search clue: second entry to come up is The Unified Theory of Ophelia: On Women, Writing, and ...
Or to be connected to a loveless heart
Her companion does not have a mate.