In today’s solo episode, I’m diving deep into a topic that’s come up a lot in the background of other episodes, but today I’m bringing it all together—what romcoms got wrong about breakups and relationships. I talk through five major themes that 90s and early 2000s romantic comedies sold us—like the myth of the “one that got away,” why fighting isn’t proof of love, the trope of getting back with toxic exes, finding your soulmate right after a breakup, and the classic “revenge glow-up.” I share examples from some of my all-time favorite movies, break down why these storylines gave us such unrealistic expectations, and offer my thoughts on how these narratives impact our healing after a breakup. If you grew up watching these films and ever compared your breakup story to a romcom, this episode is for you!To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you:&nbsp;<a href="https://breakupbestie.typeform.com/to/x0WglwDO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://breakupbestie.typeform.com/to/x0WglwDO</a>To get my course bundle Heal Your Break Up, go to <a href="https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course&nbsp;</a>and use the code PODCAST for $25 off!To join Healing Hearts Club for FREE: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1021288124899873" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1021288124899873</a>To get 15% off your next gift, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://uncommongoods.com/heartbreak" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">uncommongoods.com/heartbreak</a>Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth Memoirs! Right now, save $10 or more during their Holiday sale when you go to&nbsp;<a href="http://storyworth.com/heartbreak" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">storyworth.com/heartbreak</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

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