Key points

The movie trope of the 'big city girl' falling for the 'small town boy' is well established.

These stories often end with the woman giving up her own dreams and goals to be with the guy.

Healthy relationships avoid self-erasure of either person, encourage self-actualisation and build connection.

It’s that time of year when an avalanche of new holiday movies makes their way onto our screens, bringing the comforting storylines we know so well. One of the most popular tropes is the ‘city girl meets hometown boy.’ These movies typically start with carol music playing over the skyline of a snowy city (usually New York, but any big city will do) before we meet our heroine. the ambitious, career -driven woman. When we meet her, she’s stressed and unhappy, despite having an unfe

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