Sometimes, all you need is a two hour film, your laptop and a cozy blanket to escape from the chaos of the real world and steal a little moment for yourself. Whether you’re bogged down from a week that couldn’t get any worse, in need of a little laugh or just in the mood for a sweet love story, romance movies are the perfect way to unwind and take your mind off whatever’s going on. So, light your candle, turn off the lights, find a comfortable place to relax and get ready to bawl your eyes out, laugh hysterically or giggle with excitement after watching some of these classics. I promise you won’t regret it!

   For the criers, the sensitive ones, the people who are just like me, “A Walk to Remember” is the movie to watch. Let’s set the scene: you’re on the back end of winter break and you’re scrolling on YouTube when you happen to come across another Nicholas Sparks classic. And what do you know, it’s free to watch! Absolutely elated, you light your candle, turn off your lights and snuggle up in bed, fully expecting a lighthearted love story to unfold in front of you. However, just an hour later, you find yourself sobbing uncontrollably and wishing for a happier outcome. This tale of two unexpected lovers is heartbreakingly beautiful and wonderfully charming at the same time. That said, you have been warned. Don’t watch this movie the night before a big event. Your eyes will be swollen shut.

   For the jokesters, the people who slap their friends when they hear a funny joke, “Bridesmaids” is the funniest, most relatable movie out there. Although it’s not your typical romantic comedy, it’s one that’ll surely have you sprawled across your bedroom floor, dying of laughter at 2 a.m. (Trust me, I’ve been there.) Whether it’s the food poisoning scene, Annie’s meltdown at the engagement party or the bridesmaids’ epic tennis match, this movie delivers in every scene. It has just the right amount of sass and pettiness to counteract its sweet, heartwarming moments. A story of true love, platonic or not, “Bridesmaids” shows us that real friends and lovers always find their way back to each other, just as I always find my way back to this movie. If you watch this masterpiece and don’t laugh, blame me.

   For the dreamers, the lovers, the people who want a fairytale love story, “How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days” is a must-watch. This was the first movie that got me interested in rom-coms, and for that, it’ll always be one of my favorites. In fact, I distinctly remember piling into my teammate’s hotel room, fully expecting to grow tired of the movie and fall asleep, just for me to be wide awake an hour later and be fully invested in Andie and Ben’s love story. Seeing their undeniable chemistry, their subtle yet not-so-subtle flirtations with one another and their hilarious fight scenes will never fail to put a smile on my face. Without completely spoiling the ending, just know that you’ll be smiling from ear to ear as the credits come rolling in and “You’re So Vain” replays over and over again in your head…