Have romance novels had a positive impact on your life?

Hey everyone! Today I pitched an idea to RT magazine for an article about romance novels having a positive impact on people's lives. I'm looking for stories where romance novels may have helped you through a difficult time in your life or offered you a clearer perspective on what's required in order to make a relationship work. Perhaps a romance novel put you in touch with that special someone by placing you in the same book store at the same time, or inspired you to make a positive career change?
If you think you have a story to tell or know somebody who has, and would like to participate, please get back to me at info@sophiebarnes.com and maybe we can battle the negative rep that romance novels have gotten over the years together.