True love or romanticization of the red flags?
These are the most popular romance movies that are beloved, but toxic.
Here are five films portraying relationships that were actually filled with manipulation and toxicity.
The Notebook | Amazon Prime
Whodoesntwant to be written 365 love letters and have a destined love that lasts forever?
Before there was Joe Goldberg from You, there was Edward Cullen.
As he tells her, I am the worlds most dangerous predator.
Everything about me invites you inmy voice, my face, even my smell.
As if I would even need any of that.
As if you could outrun me.
As if you could fight me off.
I am designed to kill.Talk about a power imbalance.
He goes on to say he has killed people in the past and thirsts for her blood.
In response, Bella says she does not care and trusts him, ignoring her survival instincts completely.
This movie idealizes toxic relationships and self-sacrifice in the name of love.
Such violations in real life simply should not fly.
