soapbox

At the risk of sleeping on the couch for eternity, I feel it is my sober duty to inform the rest of blogland of this fact… something that many guys have known for years and years: romantic comedies cause nothing but strife and unhappiness. Sure they have helped millions of guys have successful movie-dates and thereby get laid, and sure they have helped millions of women overcome bad breakups while bonding with their girlfriends, but those clever Brits don’t mince words.

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Actually, the study is kinda interesting:

Rom-coms have been blamed by relationship experts at Heriot Watt University for promoting unrealistic expectations when it comes to love….They found fans of films such as Runaway Bride and Notting Hill often fail to communicate with their partner. Many held the view if someone is meant to be with you, then they should know what you want without you telling them.