Girls are taught a lot of stiff growing up: If a guy pinches you, he likes you. Never try to trim your own bangs. And someday you will meet a wonderful guy and get your very own happy ending. Every movie we see, every story we're told implores is to wait for it.

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Nine people in Baltimore deal with their respective romantic problems, usually thwarted by the differing ideals and desires of their chosen partner. At the center of this is Gigi (Ginnifer Goodwin), a young woman who repeatedly misinterprets the behavior of her romantic partners.BaltimoreGinnifer Goodwin

Gigi and Alex Gigi is a single woman who repeatedly misreads mundane actions and comments from her dates as indications they are romantically interested in her. She then frets when the guy doesn't call.

In attempting to meet Conor at a bar, she befriends the bar owner Alex (Justin Long) who reveals the strategies men use to avoid a woman. He explains that if a man is interested in a woman, he will overcome any obstacles to ensure they date again, and that Gigi has been misinterpreting and obsessing over imagined "signs" she receives from men. This friendship continues and Gigi interprets his eagerness to always assist, such as taking Gigi's call while he is on a date, as a sign that he is interested in her. She eventually makes a move but Alex claims he is not interested in her romanticallyJustin Long

Gigi has moved on from Alex, no longer desperately trying to construct evidence the man is interested in her. However, in a role reversal, Alex has become obsessed with Gigi. After leaving several unanswered messages Alex arrives at Gigi's apartment to declare his love. They fall in love and start going out.

Janine Ben and Anna Gigi's friend and co-worker Janine (Jennifer Connelly) is having difficulties in her marriage to Ben (Bradley Cooper). As Janine obsesses on their home renovations, Ben becomes attracted to Anna (Scarlett Johansson), a yoga instructor and aspiring singer, and the feeling is mutual. Ben and Anna pursue a flirtatious friendship under the pretense of him helping her establish a singing career. Ben reveals to Anna that Janine coerced him into marriage by threatening to leave if he didn't proposeJennifer ConnellyBradley CooperScarlett Johanssonyoga

Beacause of Ben’s hesitation,both Janine and Anna leave him.Janine moves into a new apartment by herself to start a new life. Anna is later seen sadly serenading the customers of an upscale nightclub. Ben is alone, purchasing the same beer at the same supermarket where he met Anna.

Coner Anna and Mary Ben's lover Anna enjoys a close friendship with Alex's friend, real estate agent, Conor (Kevin Connolly). He is romantically interested in her, while Anna is only interested in Ben.Kevin Connolly

Anna's friend, Mary (Drew Barrymore) is in ad sales for a local gay newspaper. She helps Conor promote his real estate business in a series of print ads. Mary later runs into Conor, recognizing him from his ad photo, and introduces herself, since they have only spoken over the phone. They hit it off, and start dating.Drew Barrymoregay

Beth and Neil Gigi's other co-worker, Beth (Jennifer Anniston), is living with her boyfriend, Neil (Ben Affleck), who is also friends with Ben. After seven years together, Beth wants to get married, but Neil does not believe in marriage. With Gigi's newfound pragmatic stance on relationships after advice from Alex, When he still does not want to get married, she breaks up with him.Jennifer AnnistonBen Affleck

As the household falls into chaos, Neil arrives with groceries and has tidied the kitchen. The two reconcile, with Beth saying that Neil is more of a husband to her than her sisters' spouses are to them, and she will not insist they be married. Neil later proposes to her, and they marry in an intimate ceremony aboard his sailboat.sailboat

Classic Lines If a guy wants to see you,believe me,he will see you We are not the exception,we are the rule We are all encouraged,no...programmed,to believe if a guy acts like a total jerk,that means he likes you!Why do we all say that to each other?Is it possible that we are too scared and too hard to say that one obvious truth that's staring everyone in the face:HE IS JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU... I know strung out,and you are strung out.It's amazing.You can't focus,right?Jumping every time you phone rings,checking 100 times a day,wishing you could write songs,feeling the need to bring up her name in random conversations.It's always the same and it has happened to you. Welcome to my world,asshole

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