So the next time someone dismisses your favorite tragic romance as "too much," smile. You understand the secret that great entertainers have always known: Are you a fan of romantic drama? What’s the one story that broke your heart and put it back together? Share your thoughts below.
manipulates; meaningful drama illuminates. So the next time someone dismisses your favorite
Real love is rarely frictionless. Romantic drama validates our own painful experiences. When we see Elizabeth Bennet misjudge Mr. Darcy, or see Noah read his notebook to an unresponsive Allie, we think: "I am not alone. Love is hard for everyone." This validation is profoundly therapeutic. So the next time someone dismisses your favorite