There is just something about a romantic comedy that us girls keep coming back to. It's the long list of attractive people filling the roles and the basically-given happy ending. We are given hope— When we're struggling to find love in our 20s, we will look like Kate Hudson and run into a guy somewhere unexpected. Within about 15 minutes of a major relationship conflict, we'll get back together and live happily ever after. Oh, how life is so simple in the movies.

In between the corny lines and expected plot twists these movies actually teach us about love, life, friendship, and heartbreak. They all bring to light a different trait that love has in the different plots. Before you decide to fully embark on your attempt at finding love, watch these movies and learn the lessons Jennifer Aniston and Drew Barrymore learned the hard way (fiction or not).

1. "The Holiday"

Seek adventure for yourself and let love come to you.

2. "27 Dresses"

Don't rely too much on your fantasies to come true or you'll miss out on what could actually happen in your real life.

3. "Crazy, Stupid, Love"

Finding the right person means fun times, laughter and friendship. That person will be the one you want to quit the game for.

4. "Knocked Up"

People can surprise you— Give them the change to surprise you.

5. "13 Going On 30"

Be grateful for what you have in front of you, love will transpire from that alone.

6. "The Proposal"

The only way to find love is if you let your walls down.

7. "Just Go With It"

The truth can hurt, but it's better to tell it than to get caught in lies.

8. "Dear John"

Sometimes you have to move on, even when it seems impossible, to bring you to something better.

9. "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days"

Cut the bullshit.

10. "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

Family comes first... that means approval, no matter how crazy they all are.

11. "This Means War"

Try to pursue one guy at a time... karma is always sure to get you back in the worst ways.

12. "The Break-Up"

Don't settle for anything less than you deserve.

13. "Wedding Crashers"

There comes a time where you become too old for the game and need to settle down.

14. "The Notebook"

What is meant to be will work out as long as you stay true to yourself.

15. "P.S. I Love You"

Celebrating a life can bring the loss of a loved one closer than mourning.

16. "50 First Dates"

Love isn't always easy; You have to really work for it to make it successful.

17. "Friends With Benefits"

Sex without feelings never works.

18. "He's Just Not That Into You"

Moral of this one: We're not the confusing ones, men are confusing.

19. "John Tucker Must Die"

Don't get caught up in the smooth talking.

20. "Something Borrowed"

Tell ~that person~ how you feel before you miss your chance completely.