Romantic comedies (rom-coms) have long been a favourite genre for moviegoers, offering laughter, love, and happily-ever-afters. But psychologists are now revealing what feel-good films can teach us in our real relationships. A new study by Northwestern University psychologist Eli Finkel and UC Davis social psychologist Paul Eastwick digs into how rom-coms reflect-and sometimes distort the dynamics of romance. Their research sheds light on relationship advice that might surprise you.
Rom-coms: The good, the bad, and the instructive
