We see who we want to be reflected in who the protagonist loves. When Elizabeth Bennet refuses Mr. Collins, she is rejecting a life of servitude. When Harry runs after Sally at the New Year's Eve party, he is rejecting cynicism. The romance is merely the vehicle; the destination is always the self.
From the flickering black-and-white kisses of classic Hollywood to the slow-burn, 500-episode arcs of modern K-dramas, one thing remains constant: humanity is obsessed with love. We crave it, we mourn it, and more than anything, we love to watch it unfold. asiansexdiarygolf+asian+sex+diary
And that is a story worth telling, over and over again, for eternity. We see who we want to be reflected