Here are 10 rom-coms where the real love story was all about self-love.
Even as she battles impostor syndrome and sexism, Elle never loses sight of her authentic self.
ts fun to see her prove Warner wrong.
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But the real magic is in how she stops caring what he thinks altogether.
And when love does show up, its just the cherry on top of Elles own success story.
By the time she meets Mr.
Right in Bali, shes already found something better her own happiness.
She impulsively takes a vacation to Jamaica and ends up falling for a much younger local man.
Everyone focuses on the age gap romance, but thats missing the point.
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This is about Stella remembering shes more than just a mom and workaholic.
Plus, seeing Angela Bassetts character take up space and demand joy was revolutionary for its time.
But she doesnt choose to get a makeover, she instead just stops apologizing for who she is.
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The diary isnt really about finding love its her talking herself into believing she deserves it.
The high school sweethearts = navigate the exciting yet bittersweet transition to college and the future.
She could have done the typical thing and followed her boyfriend to college.
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Instead, she chooses herself and NYU.
The best part is that the movie doesnt villainize anyone for it.
It just shows that sometimes growing up means growing in different directions.
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And watching Lara Jean fall in love with New York City is sweeter than any kiss scene.
After the devastating end of her relationship, shes understandably guarded and afraid to open herself up again.
By the end, Frances doesnt just have a beautiful new home shes found her way back to herself.
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The fashions amazing, but watching her slowly lose herself in pursuit of success is the real story.
When she finally walks away (in Paris!
), you want to stand up and cheer.
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