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Opponent Process Theory: Unraveling the Mystery of Rom-Com Structure

Introduction Romantic comedies, or rom-coms, have long captivated audiences with their predictable yet enjoyable storylines. One often-used storyline is “hate at first sight”, where girl meets boy, girl and boy hate each other, girl and boy spend time together, girl loses boy, girl and boy fall in love. But have you ever wondered why the […]

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