As society changes, so do our romantic storylines. Historically, mainstream romance focused almost exclusively on traditional, heteronormative, and monolithic representations of love. Today, the landscape is shifting dramatically.

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Not all love stories are created equal. For every When Harry Met Sally , there are a dozen forgettable straight-to-streaming films where two bland attractive people bump into each other with a bag of groceries. What separates the immortal from the inert?

When he finally walked in, he wasn't wearing his usual crisp blazer. He looked frayed, his hair damp and his coat unbuttoned. He didn't head for the counter; he came straight to her table and sat down without a word.

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