7 Romanticized Couples We Should Stop Looking up to ...

By Holly

7 Romanticized Couples We Should Stop Looking up to ...

There are romanticized couples that society has told us to look up to. However, they aren’t the best role models. Most of them are glorified, because they did something dangerous and dire. These romanticized couples took drastic measures, which is why they’re remembered and honored. You can admire their stories, but don’t strive to be like them.

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Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet are one of the most romanticized couples that shouldn’t be looked up to. Yes, they had a forbidden love. Yes, it’s sweet that they sacrificed everything for one another. However, they both died in the end. They were young, barely knew one another, and died earlier than they needed to. With any hope, your love story turns out a bit better than theirs did.

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Bonnie and Clyde

Bonnie and Clyde They traveled around the world together, escaping the law. All they had was one another, and they stuck together until the end. Their lives seem like the perfect romantic adventure until you realize that they stole and murdered for their own gain. In the end, they died with dozens of bullets inside each of them. Is that really how you want your relationship to end?

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Antony and Cleopatra

Antony and Cleopatra Here’s another couple from Shakespeare’s plays. They appear to be a passionate couple, but they’re essentially the reason for one another’s deaths. Cleopatra tricks Antony into killing himself, and then she has to kill herself as well. They didn’t die for true love. They died out of misunderstandings and mistakes.

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Barbie and Ken

Barbie and Ken They’re both perfect in every single way. What fun is there in that? Life isn’t perfect, so who would want a partner who’s perfect? Your flaws are what make you you. No one wants to be with a piece of plastic.

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Ross and Rachel

Ross and Rachel I love them as much as anyone, and was thrilled that she got off of the plane, but they aren’t free from faults. Of course, every couple has problems, and it’s nice to see two people who can get through their issues. However, Ross and Rachel broke up and got together so many times. Instead of ending their relationship, they should have found a way to get over their issues without ending things. We all knew they’d end up together, so they were just wasting time.

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Any Prince and Princess

Any Prince and Princess The stories you've read as a child aren't all that realistic. Do you really want a man to come save you? Since the times are changing, women are more independent. We don't need a man to rescue us from our lives. We can be complete without another half, so don't aim to make your life like your favorite Disney movie.

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Modern Celeb Couples

Modern Celeb Couples Even if it seems like two people are perfect for one another, you never know what happens behind closed doors. They might be ‘in love’ while on camera, but fight as soon as the film runs out. Remember that no relationship is perfect. You can hope for happiness, but you have to expect there to be bumps along the road. Regardless of how amazing your partner is, you’re going to have issues.

It’s dangerous to try to live up to a famous couple. Your relationship should be perfect in its own way. You shouldn’t strive to be like any couple that you’ve seen in the past. Can you think of any other couples that people wrongly look up to?

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Barbie&Ken aren't THAT perfect, eventually Ken will die of Cancer from laying in the sun too much & Barbie will never physically be able to have children because of her proportions ;)

I agree. It worries me to think that people actually look up to these couples

I have to disagree with the Disney princess. I am a completely strong woman and am not afraid to voice my opinions to anyone. But it just so happened my husband saved me from a tough patch in my life and he is completely my other half and I couldn't live without him because I love him so much. Though those things are true, I don't believe this makes me any less of a strong lady

Ross and Rachel weren't the best but they weren't perfect and that's what it's supposed to be like otherwise they would be like Barbie and ken so I think Ross and Rachel should definitely be a couple to look up to.

Barbie and Ken were so cute in Toy Story 3! I just loved them!! And Ken and Barbie were totally not perfect. I mean Ken admitted his mistakes and all.... But I totally agree on the Romeo and Juliet thing. I totally don't get the whole obsession with them!

I especially love the part where you mention how us women don't need someone to come and save us! Love it and completely agree!

Jillian r u trying to be funny by say black comedy cause the person that made it was white

Agree to disagree. I love all these couples except for kim and Kanye.

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