Hello dear community! Hope you are doing well. I’ve (unfortunately) been in a hopeless romantic mood. And I want a read that will grab my metaphorical heart and wring it. Just squeeze my heart with all the love it contains (apologies if I don’t make sense). I love the type of romance where they adore, respect, support, love each other to the moon and back. I especially love it when the male character falls harder for the female character, where he is just absolutely in love and would do anything for her. I also like mentally and emotionally mature characters, where there are no silly games, stupid communication, and ridiculous misunderstandings. I also do not want magic nor a lot of sexual content.
Ive realized that I have not read many romantic books, and I have an even smaller list of those that left me in love with the characters and relationship. But here are some romances that I have really enjoyed in movies, shows, and books to give some idea of what I’ve liked:
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Yours Truly: just because of Jacob’s maturity, sincerity, and the great love and respect he showed her. However, I did not love Briana’s character (sorry).
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Pride and Prejudice: although there were misunderstandings, as soon as Mr. Darcy realized she had an incorrect understanding of him, he made sure to communicate and clear it up. I loved how, although he was very introverted, he still tried with her. And I loved how he respected her no, and was content with loving her from afar. That confession scene near the end of the movie was beautiful!
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Hidden Love: an Asian drama of two characters who, although they were at different stages in life, they demonstrated great love, respect, consideration, and understanding towards the other. They supported and helped each other grow and become a better person. I really loved how in love he was with her. You could actually feel and see his love from the look in his eyes, the way he took care of her, the things he did for her, how he spoke to her, etc. She showed equal love towards him and was absolutely wonderful! Everything about their relationship was beautiful and healthy!
I want something perhaps in this realm? Please recommend me something.
Edit: So sorry for the long post! But I am in a very specific mood 🙁
by shrewd-afternoon-tea