Romance movies and novels have subtly yet firmly ingrained a lot of cliches in our minds.

They leave us feeling soothed and hopeful that similar things can happen to us, too.

Did you tell yourself that they were the right person, but you just met at the wrong time?

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If you did, you’re not alone.

There are lots of people with heartbreaking stories of a similar nature.

Is there any truth to this notion?

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Does believing in “right person, wrong time” do us any good in the long run?

In fact, both people should be able to support each other through those challenges.

We can’t change the past and we certainly can’t see the future.

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Or that we would’ve been a perfect fit for them two years ago?

What does believing in this cliche do to us and how can we move on?

King also believes that there is more than one “right person” out there for you.

And when they do, time is not going to be a problem.