“Romance movies set unrealistic expectations that ruin real relationships”
Agree
- Grand gestures aren't sustainable
- Real love is mundane and hard
- Creates entitlement to constant excitement
- Conflict resolution is never shown
- Partners can't compete with fantasy
Disagree
- Adults can separate fiction from reality
- Romance inspires effort and creativity
- Fantasy helps us dream bigger
- Movies reflect desires, don't create them
- Some relationships really are magical
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