Movies That Gave Us Unrealistic Expectations of Love

      We're all looking for love; and if you're single, you're all too familiar with living vicariously through the relationships you see in the movies. Real men just don't compare to the ones in movies; whether they're buying stars, writing a letter a day for a year, or standing in front of houses with boomboxes over their heads, movie-men are that of sheer fantasy. With Valentines Day here, why not revisit some of our favorite romantic movies and the unrealistic expectations of love/romance/relationships they gave us.

The Notebook

What it taught us... The guy you almost banged when you were 17 will never stop loving you, BONUS:  he will be patiently waiting for you to come back to him.

In the real world... He moves on....and probably won't remember you by his 20th birthday.

A Walk to Remember

What it taught us.... The popular asshole falls in love with the quiet, shy girl.
In the real world... A serious, long term relationship is the last thing this kind of guy is looking for; and chances are he won't notice you until he turns to his friends when the yearbook comes out and says: "Who is that? Did she even go to our school?".


The Titanic



What it taught us.... It is possible to fall so deeply in love in a span of three days, that your new found love will freeze in the North Atlantic Ocean to save your life.

In the real world... The guy you just met will most likely save himself over you (if you're lucky he'll share the door with you).

Pretty Woman

What it taught us.... A low-class prostitute has a better chance of scoring a handsome, rich and successful businessman than you do.

In the real world... This would just never happen.



Friends With Benefits

What it taught us....  You will eventually realize that you have a mutual affection for your 'friend with bennies', get in a big fight, but end up dating and living happily ever after.

In the real world...  There is no happily ever after after the big fight, chances are you like him more than he likes you...he'll find another slam-piece sooner or later.

Knocked Up

What it taught us.... That guy you had the one night stand with the other day (which resulted in your unexpected pregnancy) will actually turn out to be a really great guy who'll help you raise the child.

In the real world... You never hear from the guy again.



Rumour Has it



What it taught us.... It's totally okay for you to sleep with the same man your mother slept with.

In the real world... It's not (even if it is Kevin Costner).