romantic

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This activity itself isn’t new: People frequently work out the big picture of romantic compatibility by listing pros and cons, and the discovery of such a list is a recurring trope in sitcoms and rom-coms.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

She also stood by her late husband despite his notorious romantic affairs with other women, something both referred to in their memoirs.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The review called it a "true hate story" and noted that "while the romantic relationship is the staging point for all the dramatic tension, the more interesting story is about the friendship it's destroying".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I didn’t hear it as a romantic invitation exactly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

There was a moment of silence, and Matilda, who had never before heard great romantic poetry spoken aloud, was profoundly moved.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl