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16 Rom-Coms That Illustrate Timeless Truths About Love
Maybe the reason we love rom-coms isn’t because they tell us a fantasy after all.
By Jillian Schroeder4 min read
The rom-com gets a bad rap. It’s been criticized as unrealistic, as wish fulfillment, and as stereotypes strung together like Christmas lights. But I think there’s a reason we keep coming back to the rom-com – for decades, I might add – and it’s not just because we see a story we wish were true. Maybe we love rom-coms because they tell us the truth about the romance and fulfillment found in true love.
Looking to reaffirm your belief in true love and all the good things to come from it? Here are a few rom-coms to visit and revisit to remind yourself why falling in love is simply the best.