Romantic Misguidance: The Films That Lied to Us About Love

Love in the movies is magical. It’s filled with grand gestures, witty banter, and perfectly timed declarations of devotion. But let’s be honest—real life? Not so much.

In this episode of The Films That Ruined Us, we’re diving into the romantic myths that Hollywood sold us, the ones that made us think love was all about fate, mixtapes, and a well-timed run through the airport. Katy takes on When Harry Met Sally…, the film that convinced us all that being best friends with someone means you’re destined to fall in love. Meanwhile, Miles revisits Pretty in Pink, where teenage longing, class struggles, and that prom dress made us all believe in the power of unrequited love.

Is When Harry Met Sally secretly toxic? Did Pretty in Pink ruin dating for an entire generation? And do rom-coms ever really prepare us for relationships or just set us up for a lifetime of disappointment?

Let’s unpack the unrealistic, ridiculous, and deeply flawed love lessons we took from the movies that made us. Tune in—because we’ll always have podcasts.