5 Breathtaking Love Stories

To turn your romantic mood on, it is always worth it to read about some inspiring love stories. They give us a warm feeling that everything is possible if you are with the right person and make us feel dreamy, sometimes sad, but still thrilled about all that passion. So, to spread this atmosphere, I gathered some of the greatest love stories that make us believe in this bright feeling.

John Lennon and Yoko Ono  

The love story of The Beatles member John Lennon and avant-garde artist Yoko Ono resembled a work of modern art. They met in 1966 at a gallery in London, where Yoko presented an exhibition of her works. The girl’s rebellious nature, sense of humor, and love to live immediately captured the creative Lennon. She, in turn, was not impressed by his popularity, even though The Beatles were already world stars at that time. After the meeting, their relationship developed rapidly. Shortly after their first date, John divorced his wife, and Yoko became pregnant but lost her child due to a miscarriage. Then their lives turned into a real performance. They liked to shock the audience with their pictures, statements about political life, and protests, praising humanistic values, freedom, and peace worldwide. Three years later, in 1969, they had a wedding. They lived together for 14 years until Lennon’s murder separated them.

Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg  

One of the most stylish secular couples of the ‘70s, Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, captivated the audience with their poetry. Their relationship was permeated with romance and passion, but it was not love at first sight. When Birkin first saw Serge, he seemed like a terribly arrogant snob. Their first meeting occurred in the film «Slogan» set in 1968. At the time, Birkin was still suffering from a breakup with her then-husband, composer John Barry, but still agreed to meet Gainsbourg. After a romantic evening, the young actress and model changed her mind. Instead of a proud dude, Gainsbourg appeared in her eyes as a confused young man.

Their love was passionate and full of romantic gestures, often described in novels about love. In one of the Parisian bars, an angry Gainsbourg threw a basket of dirty linen on Jane’s head, and she responded by smearing it with custard. Then, fleeing from him on the Boulevard Saint-Germain, Birkin rushed to the Seine. Jane loved to test Serge, and he was delighted with her reckless actions. The couple had a daughter, Charlotte. They lived together for ten years but divorced due to the constant aggression and alcoholism of Gainsbourg.

Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton  

The romance between actors Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton developed on a Hollywood scale. Drama, passion, quarrels, and parting – this couple had everything to attract the public’s attention. The paparazzi hunted for their joint outings, and journalists tried to find out about the spicy details of the relationship. At their acquaintance, Richard was married to actress Sybil Christopher and raised children, and Elizabeth was married to singer Eddie Fisher. However, this did not prevent them from falling in love. Their love story begins with the filming of “Cleopatra”, in which Taylor played the Egyptian queen, and her partner was Burton. He played the role of Mark Antony, madly in love with Cleopatra. Elizabeth and Richard had a fiery temperament: they often had their relationships in high tones, divorced, and even fought. After each such quarrel, Burton gave his precious queen costly diamonds. Elizabeth forgave him, and it all started again. But such a constant tension of passions was exhausting. After two divorces and two remarriages, they finally broke up forever. Upon learning of Burton’s death, Elizabeth Taylor realized that she had never loved anyone more.

The Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson  

The love story of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson still excites the imagination of millions. In 1936, Edward VIII did not become king, relinquishing the throne for marriage to his beloved woman. This act is still considered one of the noblest for the sake of love. The whole royal family turned away from the duke, and the people cursed him. However, he did not care because his primary support and joy in life were Wallis. There were many scandals in their life. Before her relationship with the Duke of Wallis started, she already had experience in marriage. The couple’s connection to the Nazis and the duke’s meeting with Hitler caused outrage. Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson loved luxurious lifestyles, fashionable clothes from the most famous fashion designers, and jewelry. Yes, the Duke of Windsor, who felt guilty for his beloved for not making her queen, gave her jewelry twice a week.

John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette  

The story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette is perfect for a romantic film script. They met in 1993 at the Calvin Klein store in Manhattan. Carolyn helped John choose a suit. Bessette was a tall, long-legged beauty with platinum curls and dressed like an icon of the minimalist style of the 90s. The girl wanted to become a model but became a publicist and soon grew into the director of public relations of the flagship store Calvin Klein. It was impossible not to fall in love with her. Within a year, Carolyn moved to John’s loft in Tribeca. As early as 1996, John and Carolyn secretly married in a modest wooden church on the island of Cumberland, Georgia. They were a favorite couple of the secular chronicles and constantly appeared on the pages of glossy newspapers. Everyone was delighted with the stylish and happy couple. However, the pressure of the paparazzi began to spoil their relationships soon. Their vivid love story ended tragically: the couple crashed on a plane piloted by John. A private aircraft fell in the Atlantic Ocean, ending the lives of loved ones.