Not all rom-coms feature a happily ever after ending, and these movies have to be perfect for the single. Rather than ending like the flick and feeling like you’re the only person that’s not coupled up, you might just be grateful that you’re single at the moment. There are plenty of fairytale-style romances with a Hallmark ending. Still, we’ve instead decided to focus on the rom-coms that offer a heavier dose of comedy with a light dose of romance, even though love might be the central theme. Here are all the funniest romantic comedies that won’t make you feel like sobbing by the end.
1. (500) Days of Summer
The two main characters in this movie, Tom and Zoe, are happy. That is until Tom asks Summer to define their happiness. Summer isn’t interested in doing so, and the relationship fizzles out as a result. While these two never end up reuniting, Tom finds happiness after his depression and ultimately goes on a successful date at the end of the movie. While a main character does end up married, it’s not to who you think, and the breakup is instead the focus of the film.
2. First Wives Club
An iconic movie from the 1990s, “First Wives Club” features the actresses Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn and Brenda as three divorcees whose husbands leave them for younger women. They work together to take down their exes, but in the process of revenge, become the best version of themselves. With themes of happiness, friendship and a sense of purpose, singles unite in this film, where the real lesson is being in control of your own life and happiness.
3. Bridesmaids
It’s impossible to stop laughing during this flick filled with funny women. In “Bridesmaids” Anne plays a maid of honor who isn’t exactly happy. She’s broke, has lost her business, and is into a man who barely pays her any attention. When she finds out that her bestie is getting married, things really go downhill from there. A movie focused on self-love and friendship, this rom-com for singles is about friend love more than romantic love.
4. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
In “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” Peter and Sarah break up, and Peter’s friends convince him to go to Hawaii to overcome his heartbreak. When he gets to the tropical destination, he realizes that his ex and her new partner are staying at the same hotel. The movie is perfect for this list because he realizes that his relationship was never that great. Instead, it’s more about Peter finding success and fulfillment in his career, which sends a good message out there to singles that romantic love isn’t everything.
