Love Actually starring Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant & more | Dec 17, 2025 066

Val, Courtney, and Lisa delve into the film 'Love Actually,' exploring its various storylines and the dysfunctional relationships portrayed within. They discuss the complexities of love, infidelity, and the impact of grief on personal connections. The conversation highlights cultural misunderstandings, childhood crushes, and the role of humor in relationships, ultimately reflecting on how societal norms shape our perceptions of love and connection. If you'd like to share your love story, suggest a movie or book to review, ask us what would you do?, or if you've written a published book and would like to do an interview, please reach out to us! You can go to our website at: www.myperfectromance.com Chapters (00:00:00) - The Secret to Perfect Romance(00:00:34) - Happy Holidays!(00:00:47) - Love Actually(00:02:36) - "Love Actually Is Dysfunctional"(00:04:28) - Kevin Bacon On Being Connected To His Son(00:06:30) - What Would You Do If You Were The President or Prime Minister?(00:09:24) - Signs That A Relationship Is Over(00:10:52) - What Would You Do If You Stole Your Husband's Jewel(00:12:29) - In the Elevator With The Secretary(00:14:50) - What Would You Do If You Swear In Front Of Your Hus(00:16:11) - The Wedding Of Jamie And Aurelia(00:19:26) - The 90-Year-Old Bride(00:22:50) - What They Didn't Know About Eating Disorders In The 80s(00:26:13) - Boskoe(00:27:39) - The Stepdad In 'Grief'(00:30:56) - He Explored His Crush's New Hobby(00:34:55) - Valerie Struggles To Find A Drum Set(00:37:34) - Can You overlook Bad Teeth In An American Guy?(00:40:03) - Five Hot Girls Go Out On A Night Without Him(00:43:06) - John And Judy In The Porn(00:45:32) - Mark And Juliet(00:49:38) - The Bad Guy's Valentine's Day Surprise(00:52:33) - Billy Mac And Joe(00:55:30) - The Sad Story of Sarah and Carl(00:59:11) - How to Break Trauma Patterns(01:00:00) - "Love Is Actually Dysfunction"(01:04:01) - On Women's Issues(01:05:13) - Kathryn Newman on Sandwiches(01:09:56) - Happy Holidays!(01:10:06) - MY PERPETUAL LOVE