The other day I was thinking about how couples meet. Sometimes it’s at a bar, at school, work through flirtation at a bar or party. How have the couples you know, met? Do they love to tell that first impression story?
There are so many ways to meet the love of your life and many situations in which you can be thrown together. This train of thought got me thinking about romantic movies (which I love) and how those couples first meet in these films. I have listed 22 categories here of how movie couples first met and what brought them together (I’m sure there are many more). It might be fun to rent these films to inspire you to try out a blind date or check out internet dating later this year. I hope you will enjoy these romantic movies and that you will add to this list under ‘comments’ below. Enjoy!
1. OPPOSITES ATTRACT: Sometimes in life and film we are attracted to our opposite, a person who can teach us about our undeveloped side. Here are a few cinematic examples of this:
Grease
Can’t Buy Me Love
Along Came Polly
Sweet November
2. THEY MET THROUGH A SHARED PASSION/TALENT: Sometimes soul mates have the same core essence or passion. Here are a few movies that exemplify this:
Music & Lyrics
Crazy Thing Called Love
Frida
3. ODD CIRCUMSTANCES/FATE: Sometimes you find someone when you least expect it, through a series of coincidences that almost seem predestined. Here are some examples:
Serendipity
Fools Rush In
4. INTERNET: Online dating can be a great way to meet someone new. Here are some films that depict this:
You’ve Got Mail
The Perfect Man
Must Love Dogs
5. FIRST MET DURING A CRISIS: Many couples have met in an accident or during a stressful time. Sometimes challenging circumstances bring them together. Here are some examples:
The Wedding Planner
French Kiss
Hope Floats
The English Patient
6. THROUGH TRAVEL ABROAD: Sometimes when you expand your outer world, you expand your inner one. Getting out of your comfort zone can let in new experiences and people. Here are some examples:
The Holiday
Cocktail
Stealing Beauty
A Couch in NY
Hideous Kinky
7. WHEN PLAYING A PART/DISGUISED: Sometimes when we are playing a role we learn to see things differently and become open to a new type of relationship with others and ourselves. Here are some examples:
The Wedding Date
Desperately Seeking Susan
Never Been Kissed
Shallow Hal
OverBoard
Miss Congeniality
Ever After
8. THROUGH FOOD: Sometimes the heat of the kitchen can foster romance. Here are some examples:
Simply Irresistible
Chocolat
No Reservations
Mistress of Spices
9. FRIENDS TURNED LOVERS: We all know cases where friends turn into life long lovers. Here are a few cinematic examples:
When Harry Met Sally
Some Kind of Wonderful
Forrest Gump
There’s Something About Mary
10. BLIND DATE/FIX-UPS: Sometimes friends and family know what is good for us. You should always be open to blind dates. Here are some examples of these types of meetings:
Blind Date
Bridget Jones
Because I Said So
11. THROUGH A MATCHMAKER: Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match! Enough said. This is a classic example of that.
Crossing Delancy
12. THROUGH WORKING TOGETHER: Many a couple met at work. Here are some examples:
Working Girl
Jerry Maguire
The Note
Two Weeks Notice
13. MET AT SCHOOL: Singles always say that it’s so easy to meet in school. Here are some examples of this:
Good Will Hunting
I Love You, I Love You Not
The Breakfast Club
14. MET AT A WEDDING: What more romantic place to meet? Here are some cinematic examples:
Picture Perfect
Wedding Crashers
15. NEIGHBORS: Could your true love live right next door? This was the case in these on-screen romances:
Mad Love
Eight Days a Week
Little Women
16. MET ON A ROADTRIP: The journey cross country has cast many a spell. Here are some examples:
The Sure Thing
When Harry Met Sally
17. SHIPWRECKED TOGETHER: Hopefully you can meet on an idyllic cruise, not the Titanic or on a deserted island. But you get the idea…
The Blue Lagoon
Titanic
18. MET AT A PARTY: This is a common way to meet. And I’m sure there are other romantic movies where they met at a party. I just did this quickly, off the top of my head. And boy, do I know the romantic movie genre. Any thoughts?
Prelude to a Kiss
19. MET IN A RESTAURANT: Yes, this can happen some night when you are grabbing a bite. So be friendly to the waitress and your fellow customers.
As Good as it Gets
It Could Happen to You
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
20. REUNITING WITH EXES: Sometimes love does strike twice. Here are some examples:
Something to Talk About
It’s Complicated
The Notebook
Sweet Home Alabama
Mr. Wonderful
21. MET THROUGH PERSONAL GROWTH OR A BIG LIFE CHANGE: A great time to meet someone is when you have undergone transformation because you are more powerful, attractive and open. Here are some examples.
Baby Boom
Raising Helen
Under a Tuscan Sun
22. THROUGH PRAYER OR CASTING A SPELL: Here are some examples of using spells and prayers to attract love.
Woman on Top
Practical Magic
Thirteen Going on Thirty
Big
Let us know what films you like most and how you’ve met (or expect to meet) your sweetie.
My Best in Love,
Paulette
www.mydatingschool.com
Author of ‘Dating from the Inside Out: How to Use the Law of Attraction in Matters of the Heart” published by Atria Books.
Author Bio:
Dr. Paulette Kouffman Sherman wrote, ‘Dating From The Inside-Out: How to Use The Law of Attraction in Matters of the Heart,’ published by Atria Books which won the ‘National Best Book Award 2008’ in the category of Self-Help/Relationships and was a finalist in the self-help category of COVR’s Visionary Awards. She is the Director of ‘My Dating School ( http://www.mydatingschool.com ) which offers classes in relationship issues. She also has a private practice in Manhattan, specializing in dating and romantic relationships. She is a Licensed Psychologist and a certified empowerment coach. Dr. Sherman writes a column as the NY Love Examiner and has coached many private clients to create successful relationships. She was a monthly speaker for over 2 years at The Learning Annex in Manhattan. She was a dating expert on television shows like the CBS Early Show & the AM Northwest Early Show, as well as a relationship expert repeatedly on radio shows such as the Curtis Sliwa show on 77WABC. She has been quoted as a relationship expert in MSN.com, the NY Daily News, Newsday, Match.com, USA Weekend, Lifetime.com, Fox news, ‘More.com’ ‘Glamour,’ ‘Seventeen’ ‘Readers Digest,’ ‘Men’s Health’ ‘Today’s Bride’ ‘Redbook’ ‘Complete Woman’ magazine and the NY Times.
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