Pride and Prejudice
Here's a universal truth: Women wish they were Lizzie Bennet and want a man like Darcy. Why? Because these Regency lovers are Cinderella and Prince Charming multiplied by Beatrice and Benedick. She's unimpressed by his wealth and he's not intimidated by her smarts. Lizzie and Darcy aren't horny teenagers, but there's definitely a lust factor. It's no accident that their fiercest sparring occurs during their first dance. Joy Piedmont
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So what if DC Comics sets Superman up with Wonder Woman -- who can ever erase what he had with Lois Lane? Like Romeo and Juliet, Han and Leia, Carrie and Mr. Big, timeless imaginary romances still give us a real warm feeling