Yes, exactly! Not to mention that romance novels only include a few of the most noteworthy scenes - they are void of the mundane parts of everyday life. The ultimate end goal for these romance novel couples that we don’t get to see is to presume that they end up having what my boyfriend and I do.

At the end of the day it’s all about perspective. I’d say romance novels enhance my relationship and are a healthy way to indulge in that feeling of butterflies while maintaining a healthy relationship.