Life Lessons From The Best 2000s Rom-Coms | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Friendships

5 Lessons From 2000s Rom-Coms That Are Just As Relevant When Your '13 Going On 30' Or 29 Going On 30

Cue the cheesy, mid-2000s pop soundtrack, romantic autumn walks and city views.

annmarieelpa
Oct 10, 2018
National Writers Society
311
5 Lessons From 2000s Rom-Coms That Are Just As Relevant When Your '13 Going On 30' Or 29 Going On 30
20th Century Fox

In This Article:

As someone who self-identifies as a film buff and religiously watches Oscar-worthy dramas, 2000's rom-coms have been a major guilty pleasure of mine. Find me cuddled up under a blanket, with a pint of Halo Top ice cream in hand, watching "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" for the umpteenth time.

I mean, I couldn't help but swoon over the dreamy male leads, wishing to be swept away to a picturesque autumn date in New York City. The 2000s was the golden age for the classic boy-meets-girl movies. This specific genre of romantic comedies has its own tropes and cinematic style, with films often set in large urban landscapes and featuring a cute, upbeat soundtrack. Cue the Vanessa Carlton songs.

Of all the movies I have seen, I can say that there are quite a few things we can pick up from our favorite rom-coms. Below are five crucial takeaways from your favourite 2000s rom-coms.

It's OK to be a hot mess at times.

13 Going on 30 (2003)

Source

We all have those "hot mess" moments of waking up somewhere completely strange, yet making it on time for an 11 a.m. meeting or blanking out during an important conference.

It's OK to be a hot mess or even to not know what's going on at times. Laugh at your mistakes and bounce back.

You get what you put into your aspirations into.

Legally Blonde (2002)

Source

Yay for ambitious career women! Every good 2000s rom-com features a leading lady who knows what she wants and works hard to achieve her goals — whether it be preparing for a presentation at work or testing out the waters at a new job.

Think "13 going 30" or "Confessions of a Shopaholic."

Romance finds itself in very unexpected places.

27 Dresses (2008)

Source

Romance finds itself in places you're least expecting, even if you're broke, in your 20s and single in a big city. Love itself is a strange thing, and sometimes you may have to wait it out.

Perhaps something will spark on a Friday night bar hop.

Run away and take a break.

How to lose a guy in 10 days (2003)

Source

When everything seems a little too much handle, it's OK to escape and take a break. Go outside and take a breather.

Break out of your comfort zone.

13 Going on 30 (2004)

Source

You never know what could happen if you don't take that chance.

pop culture
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
148309
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
67575
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
37273
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
99321
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

Eastern Michigan University
33041
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.
Unsplash

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less
hygiene tips

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments