Romance can be subtle and unexpected—it sometimes hides from us, pouncing when the stars align and when we’re least ready for it. Even though life can’t resemble the plot of a rom-com movie all the time, there are certain moments when it matches and even outstrips what romance novels have to offer. Considering that the romance fiction industry is worth over a billion dollars, that’s quite something!
The suggestively named California-based bookstore ‘The Ripped Bodice’ asked its followers on Twitter to share the times that their lives most resembled romance novels. And, wow, did they deliver! The stories are fantastic and odds are that they might make you believe in love at first sight, true love, and soulmates all over again. As a huge literature lover, I’m happy to see the world of books overlap with real life so much.
As you’re reading the incredibly romantic IRL moments, remember to upvote the ones that made your heart beat faster. Do you have your own memorable romantic moments that you’d like to share with all the other Pandas here? You can do so in the comments.
Be sure to scroll down for Bored Panda’s interview with Leah Koch, who runs the ‘The Ripped Bodice’ together with her sister, Bea. Meanwhile, Bored Panda also reached out to certified relationship and self-love coach Alex Scot to hear her thoughts about how romance novels and movies affect our expectations for our relationships.
More info: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | TheRippedBodiceLA.com
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