But why? In a world saturated with content, why do we never tire of watching two people fall in love? And more importantly, what do these fictional relationships teach us about navigating the messy, unscripted reality of our own?
We have been telling love stories for as long as we have been telling stories. From the epic poetry of Homer and the sonnets of Shakespeare to the latest binge-worthy K-drama or a viral TikTok thread about two strangers missing their train, the romantic storyline is the undisputed heavyweight champion of narrative.
So, keep watching the meet-cutes. Swoon at the grand gestures. Cry at the train station farewells. But when you look away from the screen, remember: the real love story isn't the one with the perfect lighting and the swelling orchestra.