At times, modern day love can seem a little bleak. Your friend gets way too excited when a guy actually returns her snapchat, and there's a part of you that questions why, but an ever scarier part of you that understands exactly. You, yourself, have fallen victim to the subtle mind games and "waiting a certain amount of hours before texting back", because God forbid you have an actual conversation.
Sometimes, you need a little reminder, via the perfect world of movies, to remind you that not all romance is based off of "likes" and 11 p.m. texts.
1) You've Got Mail
Okay, so maybe Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan's relationship started off with something similar to today's main mode of communication... BUT it was much more reminiscent of letter writing than a text saying "wyd???".
2) Serendipity
If you're into the whole fate and soulmates thing, then this movie will leave you feeling like anything is possible.
3) Sleepless In Seattle
This romantic comedy gives you the best of both worlds: another Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan matchup, AND the whole fate thing. What more could you want?
4) Notting Hill
An English meets American romance that takes place in London...need I say more? Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts will make you want to move to the UK and fall in love.
5) When Harry Met Sally
There's definitely a Meg Ryan theme here, but the 90s must've been an ideal time in her career. Crass humor meets class in this unlikely pairing.
Whether you're a huge fan of rom coms, or you can't help but roll your eyes at the unrealistic storylines, you have to admit that the 90's were great at giving us that little bit of romantic hope that can seem so rare nowadays.
