36 Romantic Realism Memes Exploring the Expectations vs Realities of Romance (October 2, 2023)

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elina lee
Oct 2, 2023 3:00 PM EDT

If there's one thing we know about this world - it's unpredictable. Whether we like it or not, life has a way of defying our most meticulously laid plans and expectations. We draw up blueprints, plan in advance for our futures, and envision the path ahead with a sense of certainty. Yet, when it comes to matters of the heart, where emotions are heightened, our carefully planned plans oftentimes go out the window. 

Because let's face it, love is a territory where feelings and connections and intertwined. It's a place where the perfect person may arrive with imperfections, but you will love them anyway. Expectations versus realities in the realm of love are part of our human experience. The gap between what we thought we wanted and what we come to understand we truly want is filled with valuable lessons and relationship experiences. At the end of the day, it's all a journey of self-discovery. 

With that being said, we hope you enjoy this week's batch of Classical Art Memes! 

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    Human - If you call yourself an alpha male I'm going to assume you have an active restraining order out against you. @Culinaryanarchy Memes of Art & Existential Dread 2.Serabrianora 1930
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    Gesture - THIS COULD BE US BUT YOU KEEP ESCAPING
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    Hairstyle - When you start getting older and realize you might have to lower your standards if you don't want to be a cat lady POMPEO DE BATONI PINX ROMA. 1784
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    Gesture - FEELINGS ME
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    Hairstyle - I can't find you on Instagram.. @artmemescentral I know. I found you first and blocked you...
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    Vertebrate - Are you single? @artmemescentral No, I am a whole album innall
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    Art - Bella was okay to stay with the beast before she knew he was a prince... let that sink in.
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    Human - When your physical and mental health are a mess but you have a good day
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    Art - "Today was going great until I woke up"
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    Human - "Oh I'm sorry. I didn't realize that you are an expert on my life and how I should live it. Please continue, while I take notes." @artmemescentral
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    Dress - Jane, I think I like you... @artmemescentral You have a good taste, but no chance
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    Clothing - How do you like my lipstick? What?! www.fa Ah so they are of this colour? What Made by @classicaldamn
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    Cloud - People tell me they come here for the melons, but they never buy any boredpanda.com
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    Chin - I DON'T ALWAYS PLEASURE MYSELF BUT WHEN I DO, I'M ASKED TO LEAVE THE WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR SECTION OF WALMART
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    Plant - How many narcissists does it take to change a lightbulb? None. They use gas lighting. @artmemescentral FORWARDE
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    Vertebrate - Study Finds 100% Of Men Would Eat Any Fruit Given To Them By A Naked Woman Tw
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    Art - Every triangle is a love triangle when you love triangles. -Pythagoras
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    Gesture - Her: "Does this dress make me look fat Him: "Don't blame the dress THE POODIK
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    Poster - I DON'T USUALLY THINK ABOUT WHAT I SAY BEFORE I SAY IT. I PREFER TO THINK ABOUT IT AFTER I'VE SAID IT, LATE AT NIGHT, FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. made with mematic
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    Hairstyle - reasons to date me: 1. I'll be the uglier one in the relationship. 2. Please.
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    Beard - "Well groomed fellow giving his phone number to a girl he met in the tavern" (1631, colourised)
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    Human - OH SH!!! The battle was today?! made with mematic PR 59666
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    Sleeve - When you said we were going on a spree I thought you meant shopping! JoMac Druzhde 40 Cristy Ari hickens Itata pove vincita Amo
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    Hand - When you're having a bad day and a random dude tells you to 'smile' majes Pass CLASSICAL ART MEMES Bohen
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    Human - Me writing about men like bad male authors write about women: 'He charged into the room, pert testicles bouncing gaily. I saw a scar & wondered if he'd had a vasectomy. He opened his plump lips, full of promise but annoying words came out... something about a football match'
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    Horse - s I call her Mayo. And sometimes Mayo neighs. Beautiful horse. What's her name?
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    Sleeve - I'd love to stay and chat but I have a ripe avocado at home @punk_history
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    Horse - Sending your homies to get snacks 1639 0/111)
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    Tree - Don't be part of the problem, try to be the entire problem
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    Art - 2099 I love you I love you so much Thank you Thank you so much Varkey
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    Art - Do you speak Italian? Say something? Yes Pizza
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    Art - Don't be shy, Ask me out. Okay, Get out.
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    Forehead - What's your mood today? 7 5 8 3 6 9
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    Sleeve - Last night This morning
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    Organism - What did you do?? Told her that if she'd stop buying avocados, she could afford a house.
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    Hairstyle - Henry wished he had called his therapist insteac of giving himself bangs
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