Over the past several weeks, I’ve explored why Hallmark movies resonate so deeply with viewers by unpacking the real family science beneath the romance. In my ongoing blog series, I’ve examined how family systems shape holiday stress, how anxiety and self-sabotage derail seemingly perfect love stories, why adults still seek parental approval at Christmas, and how breakups can become catalysts for personal growth rather than failure. These films may be predictable, but the emotional........

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