What the popularity of period dramas says about modern dating

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  and until recently they've mostly been insulated from Middle East conflicts.

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  I have not broken your heart.

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  You've broken it.

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  And in breaking it, you've broken mine.

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  That might be the most romantic breakup message ever.

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  It almost makes me want to say thank you for the breakup.

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  It's not come to me this time, guys.

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  It's from Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte.

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  The book has been turned into a glossy new period drama with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.

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  It's not the only period drama we've all been talking about.

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  The new season of Bridgerton has been all over my socials.

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  Why are so many of us obsessed at the moment?

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  And is the rise of these dramas got something to do with,

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  how should I say this, maybe less romantic modern dating scene?

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  I'm not seeing many love letters these days guys.

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