The chemistry between Jim and Pam was felt by viewers long before they got together; they didn’t start perfect, either. Pam began the series by being engaged to another man, and they were a classic “will they or won’t they” couple. They first became best friends and let their relationship advance naturally while bringing out the best in each other. As they grew, the two focused on embracing the fact that they weren’t perfect and loving each other’s imperfections.
Marshall and Lily have one of the cheesiest, messiest, and most adorable relationships on TV, but that makes them even more perfect. These two understand each other deeply and know what makes them work well together. They manage to stay in touch with their younger side, even after having a baby, and they have similar insecurities. Still, they manage to help each other through all of the bad times to keep up the good.
These two hopeless romantics have managed to find a way to have fun and remain honest with each other in their relationship (a lot of real couples could take a page out of that notebook). These two didn’t take themselves too seriously (most of the time) and found ways to make each other laugh. Every time they fought they would come back together through their unconditional love for each other.
This love story literally started and ended with Jack doing what he could to save Rose’s life, even if it meant losing his. These two plunged into a whirlwind romance that saved Rose from her controlling and abusive fiancé Cal. Jack showed her genuine fun and passion in the days that they knew each other–days that would define the rest of her life.
Okay, everyone knows the iconic scene with Lloyd holding that boombox and blasting Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes;” it’s a defining romantic moment from the ’80s. Lloyd Dobler is shown to be a man who is completely and utterly devoted to the girl of his dreams, Diane.
Okay, so the premise of this romance is about as unrealistic as you can get. It’s about an unhappily engaged journalist happens to hear a lonely widower talking about his deceased wife on a late-night talk show. Of course, they then fall in love. That doesn’t happen (or maybe it has, what do I know). That being said, it’s still a cute story. The best part is when they go on a beautiful date at the top of the Empire State Building–honestly, that’s pretty romantic.
This one? This one hurts. Something about forbidden and doomed love is just so satisfying. The love between Jack and Ennis is doomed from the beginning, but we still find ourselves rooting for them in the end. Two friends become lovers but were forced to deny their true feelings and selves because of a cruel world creates tension for some truly incredible moments of raw passion and heartbreak. You experience their anguish and pain with them as their love leads them down to tragedy.
The movie starts like a lot of romance novels and movies–a quick locking of eyes and dance teacher Johnny quickly dismissing her as some spoiled little rich girl. Johnny may take on the teacher role, but Baby has plenty to teach him as well and inspires him to be a better person. Couple that with the memorable dance routines that showed how close they were getting emotionally and physically, and this romance even more breathtaking.
Ah yes, more doomed relationships. A modernized version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is still considered a masterpiece musical even today. A chance meeting, eye contact from across the room, where everyone else just fades away. Then, they share a private song and dance. It sounds like a dream for hopeless romantics everywhere. This romance is tragic in every sense of the word, and it makes for a beautifully devastating movie.
“As you wish.” These are three words that can melt your heart. Westley and Buttercup's love drives the action of the movie. The love these two share is all about their desperate desire and effort to be together after being torn apart by evil. Westley and Buttercup’s love is one that sees no one else and promotes patience in times of difficulty.
Can you tell I have a thing for doomed romances? A secret, forbidden love affair between a Parisian courtesan and a British writer. Sign me up. They share a kiss under the Eiffel Tower, a walk along the Seine river, and a long, loving embrace in a cute cafe. Isn't that the typical Parisian love story? Not to mention, the suffering that Satine puts herself through to protect and save the love of her life. Ah, young, tragic, love.
Han and Leia both embrace each other's flaws and treat each other as equals. They can both deeply frustrate each other, but deep down, they love it and wouldn't change it for the world (or galaxy, in this case). Together, these two are an unstoppable team.
Throughout the show, there were a lot of significant relationships, but none could ever compare to these two. These two had to go through a lot of trials to grow up before they could fit together, and there were plenty of walls along the way. Despite it all, they carried a love for each other that took them through six seasons of the show and two movies. These two always managed to find their way back to each other, and eventually, they got their happy ending
Luke was only supposed to be a one-time role, but after the apparent chemistry between him and Lorelei, there was absolutely no question that they were going to end up together. These two always made sure the other was taken care of and they both had similar goals. Also, that waltz had all of us swooning.
Thanks to the actors' real-life marriage, this show was revolutionary for its time; an interracial couple who were very much in love before it was even legal in all 50 states. They were perfect foils for each other, wacky Lucy and straight-forward Ricky. Maybe there is some truth to that whole ‘opposites attract’ thing.
You never forget your first love, even if you wind up having to kill said first love to avoid the apocalypse. Another forbidden relationship that teaches them how to love, Angel sacrifices his soul and humanity for the woman he loves. Could you really ask for more?
Yes, they had a rough start because Derek was still technically married when they got together, but they made it work. Their chemistry is what pushed them through their hardships of the impossibility of having children and several near-death experiences. Their chemistry is also what made their story so much more devastating.
People are going to disagree with me on this one–calling it now. But, there was always a romantic connection that allowed tension to build for five seasons. Their relationship was sweet and witty as Fran showed Maxwell how to have fun and love again after the death of his wife. Also, I live for Niles the butler’s jabs at everybody in the show.
Arguably the most famous TV couple of all time, and the perfect example of a will-they-or-won't-they relationship. The outcome of this relationship was clear at the beginning of the show, but it was only at the end that the two finally realized it (despite all the hilarious attempts before). Ross finally decided that he was her lobster.
If a man is willing to wait 2,000 years for his true love to recover from an alien gunshot and then fight across the universe to save that woman and their future child, that man is a keeper. Okay, so you’re probably confused because who actually lives for 2,000 years and takes that long to recover from a gunshot? The answer: Wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey stuff.
Yes, these two made up a peculiar pair. Prim-and-proper Diane matched up with a former baseball player turned bar owner? It sounds like the stereotypical ‘opposites attract’ couple. They had an intense and tempestuous relationship, but amongst all the drama, there was a love deep down there.
Talk about iconic. Romance from beyond the grave as the murdered male lead works to protect his love even after death? And that pottery scene? Truly a beautiful and moving romance that resonated with people for years to come. Where’s my clay?
We all love a Cinderella story, but a Cinderella story with an adult twist? Heck, yeah! A man rescues a woman who was forced into a life of prostitution. Then, she surprises him and inspires him to be a better person while she also gets a fresh start. Sounds like the perfect adult Cinderella tale.
Disagree with me? “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.” Okay, but that line and the “You should be kissed, by someone who knows how,” gets me every time. Rhett and Scarlett’s relationship is tumultuous, but who could blame Rhett for falling for the beautiful spitfire that is Scarlett O’Hara?
Okay, Rocky has a ton of incredibly powerful and memorable scenes (the Eye of the Tiger or the Philly Museum of Art steps, obviously), but Rocky also has a softer side to him. Adrian is the one always at his side supporting him, and he, in turn, helps her raise her confidence and experience all that life has to offer. He treats her with the respect he knows she deserves.
This one is the stereotypical enemies-turned-lovers story, but it’s told in a pretty fun way. Sarcastic Harry manages to immediately make an enemy out of Sally upon their first meeting thanks to a misunderstanding. Over the next ten years, that hatred turns into comfort when they’re there for each other after their respective relationships fall apart, finding a love that they both had been craving.
Wow, another ‘opposites attract’ type couple. April’s sarcastic and deadpan while Andy is more like a sweet and goofy puppy. Andy manages to be the only person in the show who can get April to smile, and they both lovingly support each other through thick and thin.
These two are easily one of the longest-running will-they-or-won’t-they couples in TV history. The duo shared years of flirty banter, a shared fascination for the supernatural, and a habit for landing themselves in dangerous situations. These two have been through a lot together, and that can only bring them closer.
Who couldn’t love these two fated lovers? They’re the typical best-friends-turned-lovers scenario wrapped up in an adorable kid-sized package. Their romance grows at the same rate they do, and as they age, they become stronger and stronger together. A true fairytale romance.
Let’s be honest. Dating someone in your friend group can easily turn into an awkward mess, but you can’t help but dream about it. So, when these two finally got together, no one was surprised. These two created one of the only genuinely positive and loyal relationships on the show; they were both motivated to improve themselves and their relationship but also knew when not to be too serious.
