She laughed despite herself. “I have a rule about elevators, actually.”

There's a longstanding debate between supporters of comprehensive sexual education (which includes information about contraception and condoms) and those advocating for abstinence-only education.

In ancient Greece and Rome, romantic relationships were often depicted as tragic and doomed, as seen in the works of Shakespeare and mythology. The concept of romantic love was not a central theme, and relationships were often viewed as social and economic arrangements. The Middle Ages saw the rise of courtly love, a literary and philosophical movement that idealized chivalry, honor, and adoration. This period also saw the emergence of the "romance" genre, which emphasized adventure, honor, and loyalty.

By watching characters choose between love and power, or love and safety, we clarify what we value in our own real-world relationships.