LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
Lessons in Love From Famous Movies and Shows
Love isn’t what movies and TV shows make it out to be.
Like many, I also dream about somebody sweeping me off my feet one too many times. However, a sobering realization would always hit me — it’s all a figment of my imagination.
That feeling sucks (and still does). But you can get quite a few lessons in love from famous movies and shows.
Real love endures (from Goblin).
If you’re a fan of Korean dramas, you may have encountered this show on many “must-watch” lists. For those unfamiliar, the story revolves around a man cursed and worn down by immortality, looking for a bride to end his misery.
Warning: Ending spoiler alert.
Female lead Ji Eun Tak dies after sacrificing herself to save kids from a car crash. However, the protagonist, Kim Shin, never wavered. He waited 30 years for her to reincarnate. When they reunited, he knew his patience wasn’t for nothing.
Here’s a love lesson to remember: true love is enduring. While death isn’t a requirement, you know it’s real when it still stands strong despite life’s many curveballs.
Partners should be each other’s biggest cheerleaders (from La La Land).
This 2016 musical is about two ambitious dreamers falling in love while pursuing their goals in Los Angeles. Mia and Sebastian have different ambitions but aren’t shy about supporting each other’s endeavors.
Couples don’t always have the same dreams (like Mia and Sebastian). And it’s okay if you don’t have pompoms and stunts to cheer each other on; you should be in each other’s corners regardless. A relationship won’t work if you’re each other’s biggest haters.
Don’t change for the sake of others (from 10 Things I Hate About You).
This film is a classic. The universal themes, memorable performances, and great soundtrack have captured the hearts of many.
One of the film’s several love lessons is to always stay true to yourself. You can see this in Kat, who refused to change herself to please others. Her unapologetic nature may have scared her peers, but she was unfettered. Her authentic self was more than enough to make Patrick fall for her.
And with that, there is someone who’ll like you for YOU.
Friendship is a great cornerstone (from One Day).
In one of my previous posts, I discussed friendship as a great building block for a relationship. And there’s truth to this belief, as many couples started from that.
The media has depicted this scenario countless times. Netflix’s One Day (based on David Nicholls’ bestseller and 2011 film adaptation) is among them.
Emma and Dexter’s romance was front and center. However, their friendship is also worth mentioning, as it stood strong when everything was against them. They appreciated each other’s company and understood what made each other tick. By the time they officially got together, it felt earned.
It’s not unreasonable if you want love to sprout from a friendship. It allows you to move at your own pace with no pressure. When it finally transitions into a relationship, it’ll make total sense.
Despite their fictional nature, movies and TV shows have lessons in love you can apply in real life. May these help you as you embrace romantic possibilities.
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