Filmmakers lean on romance because it is a universal experience that generates high conflict and deep audience empathy.
If you are consuming romantic content daily, pivot toward "slow burn" narratives. They teach resilience, not fantasy.
: Relationships where the primary purpose is the personal evolution of one or both characters (e.g., 500 Days of Summer ).
: Romance provides a universal "buy-in" for the audience, making the protagonist’s success or failure feel more personal.