I'm a perpetual optimist and therefore have experienced my fair share of romantic letdowns over the years. Every time I've had my heart ripped to shreds, my close group of girlfriends was always there with a bottle of wine and the most non-romantic movie or TV series they could find. Even as you grow older and eventually find the right partner, you'll never forget those moments with the people who picked you back up with an open ear and a spoonful of honesty when you needed it the most.