Romantic comedies don’t just warm your cold heart and soul, they literally warm you up.
A new study from the Science of Relationships shows that when you’re cold, you’re more willing to pay for romance movies. True fact — if I’m staying in during the middle of winter, I obviously want to be enjoying The Notebook. I’m already a sucker for a happy ending, but freezing temperatures mean that everyone needs a solid pick-me-up.
Researchers think that love of rom-coms happens because physical coldness makes people feel the need for psychological warmth, which they get from romance movies. If you’re feeling lonely this Valentine’s Day, just pop your favorite rom-com on. After all, there’s nothing like binge watching Nicholas Sparks movie to fear being forever alone.
