As one media psychologist put it: "We don't watch romantic dramas to see happy people. We watch them to see people who survive the storm, so we know we can, too."
On closing night, the atmosphere was electric. The "entertainment" factor was at an all-time high; Hollywood scouts were in the front row, and the scent of expensive perfume and stage lily filled the air.
Personal connection to a romantic story can trigger the release of , often called the "love hormone". Emotional Catharsis:
