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Virginia Tech: Romance Films Shape Expectations of Love, Experts Say
February 09, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:

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Romance films shape expectations of love, experts say

By Kelsey Bartlett

It's almost Valentine's Day, and love stories are in the spotlight.

While binge watching romance films can be a fun way to celebrate the season, Virginia Tech experts Sarah Ovink and Rose Wesche say formulaic depictions of love may set unrealistic expectations for real-li . . .

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