The finest rom-coms to heal a damaged coronary heart are Bridget Jones’s Diary, Legally Blonde and The Holiday, in response to a ballot.

Research amongst 2,000 adults additionally revealed The Wedding Singer and Bridesmaids can present consolation after a cut up.

Other classics to make the highest 10 included the star studded Crazy Stupid Love and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.

It additionally emerged 28 per cent have been concerned in a rom com-like romance, and one in 10 (11 per cent) even consider such movies has modified their expectations on relationships.

The analysis was commissioned by Costa Coffee, which has teamed up with Odeon to point out the highest three rom coms this autumn with a free drink from the model.

Julia Foye, spokesperson for the espresso chain, which commissioned the analysis, says: “Clearly, watching rom-coms the place the principle characters transfer on can assist folks heal.

“Our analysis has proven that these movies can have an actual optimistic influence and never solely be relatable however put a smile on faces too.

“While some are extra life like than others within the plot, it was attention-grabbing to search out how efficient they had been in getting viewers to shed a tear or two, then transfer on."

More than six in 10 (63 per cent) respondents had experienced heartbreak before, with 32 per cent of those feeling empowered by rom coms having watched them following a breakup.

And 62 per cent believed romantic comedies could have a positive emotional impact on the healing process.

Providing escapism, getting you laughing again and being relatable were the top reasons such films were seen as having such a positive influence.

Despite 53 per cent believing relationship portrayals in these movies are unrealistic, 28 per cent have still compared their own with them.

Such is the enjoyment of their favourites of the genre, 46 per cent know the plot inside out and 26 per cent have rewatched it more than they'd like to admit.

And 22 per cent still frequently cry real tears when watching them according to the OnePoll data.

The humour, the resolution with a happy ending and watching the personal growth of a character were seen as the best elements of rom-coms.

Sandra Ferreira, from Costa, which is expanding its range of Maple Hazel drinks, added: "This Autumn, we're on a mission to encourage the nation to maneuver on from previous routines and habits and take a look at one thing new."