Why do we watch romantic storylines even when our own love lives are a disaster? The answer lies in three psychological phenomena.

"I know," Alex said. "I'm sorry."

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The barrier is essential because it forces the characters to fight for the relationship. It proves to the audience that the love is genuine. If Darcy and Elizabeth could have simply dated in Chapter 1, their love wouldn't have mattered. The obstacles they overcame were the proof of their devotion.

The best relationships are not either/or propositions. They are both/and.