Let’s address the obvious question: Why do we voluntarily subject ourselves to sadness? Why watch a film where the couple breaks up, or a TV show where a spouse cheats?

: There is a rising demand for the "outdoor man" or "softly spoken" masculine lead who is emotionally strong enough to support a powerful female lead without needing to be her "savior". : High-concept romance like " " (vampire romance) or " Boyfriend on Demand