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Have you ever thought about how much benefit romantic movies hold?

Romantic movies are not just emotional stories about the strongest of feelings, but also a way to glean something for yourself and learn something. Let's recall what some of the most vivid films about love have taught us.

The Notebook (2004)

The Notebook

“Even memory loss is no reason to stop loving a person”

One of the most famous love films of our century speaks about many aspects of relationships between a man and a woman, from the social differences that have not gone out of style since Shakespeare's time (not always appropriate in the real world) to purely physical and emotional problems. So, even if a loved one has lost their memory, but you still love them, you can surely make them remember the best moments of life and share them together. Romantic movies are direct proof of that!

About Time (2013)

About Time

“You need to live in the moment, because each one is unique and unrepeatable”

People have always been and will be divided into two types: those who live in the moment and those who make plans. Which one is right, everyone decides for themselves, but what is truly important is that life is fleeting and there is unlikely to be a chance to repeat moments of happiness, love, and carefreeness. For this reason, their value is quite high.

Ruby Sparks (2012)

Ruby Sparks

“Perfect people don't exist”

The film's protagonist gets the opportunity to create an ideal partner for life by his standards, plus he can modify them if necessary. All people who cross the line between teenage illusions and harsh reality come to understand that you cannot control a person. You cannot simply impose your vision of life on them. You should accept a person as they are, with their flaws and peculiarities.

Mood Indigo (L'écume des jours, 2013)

Mood Indigo

“The world of two cannot be understood by billions”

According to Freud's precept, the world of two lovers is something amazing and indescribable: lovers don't feel the ground beneath their feet, aren't afraid of the looks of others, aren't shy about being themselves. Moreover, watching a man ready to do anything to save his beloved, stepping on the throat of his own principles, is worth a lot.

Before Sunrise (1995)

Before Sunrise

“Conversation is the best way to start a relationship”

Crazy and extraordinary actions are good, music and romantic pictures on social networks are trendy, but there is nothing better than good old conversations to start a relationship with a stranger. You will be surprised how much you can learn about a person just by talking to them about a variety of seemingly insignificant topics. During one such conversation, you might even find a partner for the rest of your life.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

“We have been gifted with the ability to remember, and this ability must be cherished”

Of course, after a breakup, it is natural to want to quickly forget everything associated with a former love. Nevertheless, if you think with a clear mind, you realize that everything happens for a reason, you realize that moments of happiness, even if past, were real, they brought joy, and if you remember them, the warmth of past feelings will make itself known again. Romantic movies never tire of reminding us of this.

Piter FM (2006)

Piter FM

“Sometimes, to find, you have to stop looking”

From statuses like “actively searching” to constant dating, people often artificially try to find relationships, but sometimes you don't notice the obvious: the right people appear exactly when you least expect it.

Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

Silver Linings Playbook

“There is a bit of quirkiness in each of us, the main thing is to perceive it correctly”

The epithet “not like everyone else” has become a byword, even though all people differ from each other and each has their own peculiarities, which for one may be strange, and for another be par for the course. The most important thing is to find a person who will perceive your quirks as something attractive and unique.

Blue Valentine (2010)

Blue Valentine

“Romance fades”

As sad as it is to note, romance often takes place in nascent and developing relationships. Only at that time is it truly sincere and backed by immense interest. Over time, it becomes harder and harder to remain a romantic. Of course, there are glimpses, but that's a whole different story.

Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)

Only Lovers Left Alive

“Love conquers all”

As cliché as it sounds, love is the crown of everything. It can overcome longing and personal crisis, it outlives life and death, because of it everything we know and love exists, from works of art to religions and interpretations of the world order. And it's good that there are romantic movies that don't forget to remind us of this!