Because you like Andie Walsh in Pretty in Pink
The Ice King is lonely and looking for a princess to sweep him off his feet. See them in Adventure Time.
Davos Seaworth is steadfast, intelligent, and trustworthy, which are hard traits to find in a place like Westeros. See them in Game of Thrones.
For someone who swears she doesn't care for anyone, MJ Jones spends a lot of time observing her classmate Peter Parker. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.
Veronica Mars is a sarcastic private eye whose biggest mission is surviving high school. See them in Veronica Mars.
Newt Scamander is more comfortable with animals than people, even if the animals are super-dangerous magical creatures. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.
While Cassie Ainsworth's head is always in the clouds, her heart is always in the right place. See them in Skins.
Joe West is overprotective and secretive when his children are involved. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Alyssa Foley is a blunt and crass teenage runaway. See them in The End of the F World.
Jane Smith is a stone-cold killer, but you would never know it from looking at her. See them in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
Trevor Phillips is an unpredictable maniac who tortures people for no reason. See them in Grand Theft Series.