The following are some of the most essential examples of movie and TV characters you should never get into a relationship with. While easily one of the most iconic examples of the classic slasher movie trope of the killer boyfriend,

The #MeToo movement, for example, has made clear the dangers women face in the dating scene, and sensitized men to the chances of being accused of predatory or creepy behavior. As Gen Z culture critic Freya India points out,

Everyone needs a good cry from time to time, and several romance movies will do just the trick. Some of the most tear-jerking films in recent years have one thing in common. The Notebook, Dear John, The Last Song and A Walk to Remember,