Are You a Hopeless Romantic? Here Are the Signs

Oct 24

Below is a summary of the article I contributed to. Read the full article on Vogue.

A hopeless romantic often idealizes love, seeking fairy-tale experiences and grand gestures.
They may be drawn to rom-coms, romance novels, and fantasies of magical meet-cutes.
While their optimism brings warmth and passion to relationships, it can also lead to unrealistic expectations and disappointment.
Hopeless romantics often prioritize potential over reality, idealizing partners or staying in toxic situations, hoping for change.
Common signs include believing love cures all, ignoring red flags, neglecting personal needs, and being driven by destiny.
Therapist Rachel Goldberg explains that these tendencies can prevent growth and lead to emotional distress when fantasies don’t align with reality.
To strike a balance, experts recommend focusing on self-love and realistic expectations, and valuing small, everyday gestures over grand romantic displays.
Therapy can help hopeless romantics reassess their relationship patterns and find healthier ways to approach love.

“Rejection Therapy.” Therapists say it can really work.