There are a few movies where the elder has passed away before the movie starts and imparts their wisdom in a number of ways including notebooks, cookbooks, or even a will! In these cases, the wisdom can be a key part of the story (such as leaving a will where the main characters must come together in a common goal, giving the platform for them to meet and fall in love).

The life lesson here is to have elders in your life.

These could be grandparents or simply those who have been there before you, whether it’s parenting, a job, or life in general.

Having elders is important.

Elders can provide a listening ear and advice when needed. They are also great people to give you some hard advice when needed, as well as a tissue and shoulder to cry on when needed to.

In many of the movies, the elder is the one who can tell the main character when they are being silly and need to actually talk to the other person, or be patient. They are also often the one to see what may be obvious to everyone expect the main characters.

In everyday life, elders can play a similar role. They can be someone to talk to when times are tough, as well as celebrate with us when things are going well, and generally provide some guidance when needed.

Elders are important, no matter how old you are. And if you get the opportunity to be an elder to someone else, it’s a wonderful role to play.

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One life lesson I’ve learned from romance movies is that there are no original ideas.

In these movies, they all follow pretty much the same formula. Couple meet, fall in love, break up, get back together again, then happily every.

There are also clearly defined tropes – enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, fake relationship, and so on. (Side note: it can be fun picking these).

There are also many common storylines, from a prince or princess trying to escape their ‘arranged’ engagement, to someone running a failing business and the love interest coming in to solve the issue or sell the business, going home to a small town for a family emergency from their high powered job.

So many of these movies fit into these boxes, however they all have their own quirks.

One day, I watched three movies in a row that were almost identical, at least on paper. All three of the movies were set on a background of a bakery and a baking competition. Each had their own features, whether it was the type of competition (a small local one, a TV show), who was the baker, and the various characters.

The lesson here is there are no original ideas, it’s what you do with it that counts.

I see so many authors, especially, but also small business owners, worry that their idea has already been done by someone else. The lesson is to run with your idea and put your own special spin on it.

This can apply to so many areas of life, whether it’s a creative pursuit or starting a business, or even baking and decorating a cake. There may have been others out there doing what you want to do, or are doing, however you can put your own spin on it to help make it your own.

The lesson from romance movies is to do things your way and make whatever it is you your own.

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This will simply be a list, along with the platform I watched them on, in case you want to check them out.

For the most part, these are the more cheesy romantic comedies. You have been warned!

• Love Upstream (Prime)
• Summer Prince (Prime)
• Love at the Ranch (Prime)
• Heart of the Manor (Prime)
• Cooking Up Love (Prime)
• A Romance Wedding (Prime)
• Love on the Road (Prime)

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