Since the inception of cinema, romantic films have been very much loved – mostly by women. Today, when a new romantic comedy or drama hits theaters, it’s the perfect excuse for a ladies’ night gathering. Many men (and even a few women) have wondered what it is about that kind of movie that attracts women. Here are 5 reasons why women love romantic movies.
Women love to get in touch with their emotions
Women are emotional beings, and not only do they have a problem showing their emotions, but many don’t mind having those feelings drawn from them. Sometimes it feels good to have a hearty laugh or let tears flow while watching others go through the tides of finding love, falling in love, and losing love.
Women would rather watch than read romance
Well, it’s not true of all women (but what’s the statement?). However, with the busyness consuming the daily lives of most women, many would rather watch romantic movies than read romance novels. It takes less time, is just as entertaining – or more for some – and just as emotion-stimulating.
Women love to use romantic movies to hint at men
Women love to watch romantic movies to drop hints on the men in their lives about what they should or should not do in their relationship. Some women will watch movies alone while taking notes or with a guy and have him take notes. Yes, a woman wants a man to chase her when she comes out after a fight, to serenade her from below her bedroom window and of course, whisper sweet cinematic lines into her ear that give Tom Cruise’s classic “Finish Me” some serious competition.
Women relate to characters or plot
Some romantic movies are pretty simple — and women might love them, too — but some women love movies that are more realistic, the ones they can relate to painfully. The stories of lost love and young love usually stir up feelings in women and bring back old memories, but women can appreciate the way the movie made her feel and enjoy the memories.
The women want to be the characters and live the plot
So, what is the number one reason most women love romantic movies? Fantasy of course! A happy ending is what every woman wants and few women live in real life. It’s a nice escape from real life relationships for 90 minutes!