



Many sift through the rubble of past relationships (Drake's "Marvin's Room," Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor"), while others are about the momentary relief of connection, even if you know it's not with the right person (Sam Smith's "Stay With Me," Bonnie Raitt's, "I Can't Make You Love Me"). A handful of '90s classics (Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You," Toni Braxton's "Un-Break My Heart") and R&B hits are on the list, as are sweeter numbers that would be at home on a Valentine's Day playlist if you're spending the holiday solo. Some of the sad love songs in this collection have the capacity to make you cry, and may even help you mend a broken heart after a breakup. But sometimes the track that really hits home is more somber. We all enjoy a celebratory and, dare we say it, slightly sappy love song that revels in the beauty of human connection.
