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7	->''"Cause I still believe in miracles, I swear I've seen a few / And the time will surely come when you can see my point of view\
8	I believe in second chances and that's why / I believe in you!"''
9	-->-- '''"[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5g89mGNIvU Pollyanna]]"''', [[VideoGame/EarthBoundBeginnings the]] ''[[VideoGame/EarthBound1994 Mother]]'' [[VideoGame/Mother3 trilogy]]'s BootstrappedTheme
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11	There are certain moments in popular culture that feel so ''right'', where something happens in stories that feels so good and so appropriate in the story, that you can't help but be moved by it.
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13	These could include a character helping another when it was especially needed, or when a villain finally has a real change of heart in response to the earnest efforts of the hero.
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15	That is where the Heartwarming Moments come in, when the writers actually pull off a glowing scene that makes the whole audience say, against their better judgment, "Awww".
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17	This trope can have massive overlap with {{Squee}}, when the moment is aimed at fulfilling the (mostly sexually or romantically oriented) wishes of the fanbase. And what may be heartwarming for one may be more of a case of SweetnessAversion for another, since opinions may vary vastly on a highly subjective trope like this one. A failed attempt at creating a heartwarming moment can result in {{Narm}} if the producers muck it up. To create a genuinely heartwarming moment is a lot harder than it seems without plunging into sentimentality.
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19	* Tears, if any, are primarily tears of joy and/or emotional relief, not sadness. Some examples include tears shed at weddings, when babies are born, when parents come home from wars, when your kids graduate, when lost kids at the mall find their parents, when the world has gone to hell and someone holds you and tells you it will be okay, etc.
20	* It has got to fit the story's narrative and tone. It can't come out of the blue as something tacked on.
21	* It has to be original; clichéd nice things happening would induce more "yawn" than "awww", although NarmCharm may also take effect.
22	* It has to feel sincere, like the writer and/or director wanted it there to make a real point for the story, not just for a coldblooded audience appeal.
23	* It must not involve [[NightmareFuel setting literal hearts on fire]] or [[BodyHorror heart burn.]]
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25	Please note that meta examples aren't allowed in moments pages. Moments are for things that happen within a work. Things pertaining to the creators, the work's development or the work's critical and commercial reception, while you may think are heartwarming and we might agree, are outside the scope of this audience reaction.
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27	Also see SugarWiki/{{WAFF}} for a related trope. Contrast TearJerker for tragic examples. [[Administrivia/SpoilersOff Expect unmarked spoilers.]]
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29	[[folder:Tropes that often result in Heartwarming Moments]]
30	[[index]]
31	[floatboxright:
32	Categories:
33	+ AdmirationTropes
34	+ AForgivingIndex
35	+ FriendshipTropes
36	+ HappinessTropes
37	+ HeroicMusicIndex
38	+ IdealismTropes
39	+ IndexOfApologies
40	+ IndexWithAHeartOfGold
41	+ LoveTropes
42	+ SelflessnessTropes
43	]
44	* AdoptTheDog: A morally-grey character does something nice to show that they're becoming more moral.
45	* AnguishedDeclarationOfLove: A character who has long avoided revealing their feelings for a person ends up confessing their love when it looks like the two of them will die.
46	* ArsonMurderAndLifesaving: A character is reprimanded for the wrongs they've done, then commended for the one thing they did right.
47	* AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther: A character who otherwise acts ungrateful and mean towards someone reveals that they actually do care about the other person.
48	* BabiesEverAfter: The story ends with the main characters having children.
49	* BabysFirstWords: Scenes where a baby speaks for the first time tend to be adorable and sweet, especially if their first word is the name of a relative or whoever has lately been trusted to look after them.
50	* BackFromTheDead (if used positively)
51	* BaitAndSwitchSentiment (for a subversion): A character seems to be doing something for sentimental reasons but isn't.
52	* BigDamnHeroes: Saving the day in a showy way.
53	* BigDamnReunion: Characters reunite after a long time.
54	* BreakUpMakeUpScenario: Two lovers break up, or two friends end a friendship, but they get back together.
55	* CannotKillTheirLovedOnes: The inverse of KillTheOnesYouLove.
56	* ChildhoodFriends: Close companions who have known each other since they were very young.
57	* ComfortTheDying: Someone is dying, but they have someone there to make them feel better.
58	* CommonalityConnection: Two people hit it off after they learn that they have something in common.
59	* CreatingLifeIsAwesome: Giving a new being, maybe even a new species, a chance at life.
60	* TheCutie: An adorable character with a sweet, innocent personality.
61	** CheerfulChild: An adorable, [[WideEyedIdealist optimistic]], and innocent child.
62	* EarnYourHappyEnding: A character gets their happy ending after enduring a lot of suffering.
63	* EverybodyLives: The story ends with no one dying.
64	* FirstKiss: Either the first time someone has kissed anyone romantically, or the first time a couple kisses.
65	* FirstTimeInTheSun: Someone who's been living somewhere bleak sees nature for the first time (often paired with CueTheSun).
66	* {{Forgiveness}}: AnAesop about when to forgive.
67	* FriendshipMoment: A character expresses friendship in an uncharacteristically affectionate way.
68	* FrightInducedBunkmate: A scared character who woke up at night wants to share an older character's bed.
69	* TheGlomp: A tackle hug.
70	* GoldenMoment: The scene where the moral is delivered.
71	* GoodAllAlong: A character finds out that someone they believed was working against them and distrusted, was good the entire time and was using a suspicious façade to hide their benign ulterior motives.
72	* GoodParents: Parents who are caring towards their children and willing to do anything that will make life better for them.
73	* GroupHug: The protagonists all hug one another.
74	* HappilyAdopted: [[CelibateHero A single character]] or a childless couple adopt(s) homeless or parentless children with great kindness and compassion.
75	** AdoptingTheAbused: A character who comes from an abusive background is HappilyAdopted.
76	* HappilyEverAfter: A love story that ends with a mention that the couple lived happily ever after.
77	* HappilyMarried: A married couple have a healthy and supportive relationship.
78	* HealTheCutie: [[TheCutie An adorable and lovable character]] [[BreakTheCutie had their innocence shattered by a horrible experience]], but begins an emotional healing process (probably with [[ThePowerOfFriendship help from their friends]]) and shows signs of their sweet, loving side again.
79	* HeelFaceTurn: An evil character becomes good. Alternatively, they are ReformedButNotTamed, but either way they're not evil anymore.
80	* HerHeartWillGoOn: A bereaved lover doesn't let the death of their significant other prevent them from moving on with a new love.
81	* HoldingHands: Expressing love (romantic or platonic) by holding hands.
82	* HonoraryUncle: A close friend is considered part of the family in spite of not being related by any stretch.
83	* HypocriticalHeartwarming: A character defends someone being picked on because they don't want anyone other than themselves picking on this person.
84	* IWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: A character allows someone they love to get together with another person when convinced that their beloved would be happier that way.
85	* ItsOkayToCry: A character who has suffered and is TryingNotToCry is assured that it's okay to let their emotions out.
86	* KneelBeforeFrodo: High praise is given to a hero who is lower on the social scale.
87	* MilhollandRelationshipMoment: Someone apologises for a wrong they did, but the other person doesn't make a big deal out of it.
88	* NiceGuy: Kindness and compassion are (some of) this character's defining traits. Contrary to the trope's title, they are not male-exclusive -- there are plenty of kind and compassionate female characters, too.
89	* NoOneGetsLeftBehind: A character puts themselves at risk to help another character get out alive.
90	* NowLetMeCarryYou: A character gets support from someone who gave ''them'' support in the past.
91	* OfficialCouple: Two characters who are officially in a relationship.
92	* OpenMindedParent: This parent loves their child for who they are and doesn't care how "different" they are.
93	* PetTheDog, especially when done particularly kindly (Someone does something kind for its own stake to establish them as a hero or a JerkWithAHeartOfGold).
94	* PlatonicDeclarationOfLove: A character admits non-romantic love toward another person.
95	* PrizedPossessionGiveaway: A character gifts a valued object or tool to another, knowing that they'll take care of it and likely will need to use it.
96	* RousseauWasRight: The best of humanity is shown onscreen, and even the worst individuals have potential for good. Bonus points if the character who holds this idea is an AllLovingHero.
97	* SecurityCling: Holding onto a larger and/or stronger character in fear.
98	* SelflessWish: During a scenario involving wish-granting, a character makes a wish on behalf of someone else.
99	* SheepInSheepsClothing: When a good person is suspected to secretly be a bad egg, their supposed bad deeds turn out to have benign ulterior motives.
100	* SleepCute: Two lovers, friends, or relatives sleeping together in a cute way.
101	* SmileOfApproval: Someone who formerly disliked a character or their actions finally smiles to show approval.
102	* SmoochOfVictory: Somebody kisses another person to thank them for saving them. Usually, the kisser is a former DamselInDistress and the kiss-ee is a man.
103	* SomeoneToRememberHimBy: A widow or bereaved girlfriend ends up having a child conceived by her dead husband or boyfriend.
104	* SoProudOfYou: Someone does something good and their parent, teacher or similar expresses pride.
105	* TakeMyHand: A character is about to fall and must take another's hand.
106	* TalkingDownTheSuicidal: Talking a suicidal person out of killing themselves by giving them a reason why they shouldn't throw their life away.
107	* TearJerker can sometimes overlap with this.
108	* TearsOfJoy: Crying for joy.
109	* ThrowTheDogABone: The unfortunate character at last has something go right for them.
110	* TriumphantReprise: A happier reprise of an earlier song, which will often be sung by the main character to express their satisfaction at achieving their goals or coming out on top.
111	* TrueCompanions: Friends who are as close as [[ThickerThanWater family]], and just as protective.
112	* VideoGameCaringPotential: Video-games encourage players to show their capacity for kindness, whether towards {{NPC}}s or other players.
113	* WeReallyDoCare: A character tries to run away but their friends stop them.
114	* WhenSheSmiles: It can be endearing to see a character smile after spending most of their screentime frowning.
115	* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: Telling a person with low self-esteem that they are not worthless.
116	* YouAreNotAlone: A person is told that they are not the only one who faces their kind of problems and hardships.
117	* YouAreWorthHell: Someone has to go somewhere terrible, but their lover goes too just to stay with them.
118	[[/index]]
119	[[/folder]]
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121	Works that consist of a lot of Heartwarming Moments overall are also SugarWiki/SweetDreamsFuel. This page covers the individual Heartwarming Moments more thoroughly.
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123	Compare HeartwarmingInHindsight. Compare and contrast UnnervinglyHeartwarming, the EvilTwin of [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment heartwarmingly heartwarming]] fuzzies you'll find here.
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126	!!Examples:
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128	[[index]]
129	* Heartwarming/{{Advertising}}
130	** [[Heartwarming/PublicServiceAnnouncement Public Service Announcements & Public Information Films]]
131	* Heartwarming/AnimeAndManga and Light Novels
132	* Heartwarming/ComicBooks
133	* Heartwarming/ComicStrips
134	* Heartwarming/{{Creators}}
135	* Heartwarming/FanWorks
136	* Heartwarming/{{Film}}
137	* Heartwarming/LetsPlay
138	* Heartwarming/{{Literature}}
139	** Heartwarming/ClassicalMythology
140	** Heartwarming/NorseMythology
141	* Heartwarming/LiveActionTV
142	* Heartwarming/{{Magazines}}
143	* Heartwarming/{{Manhwa}}
144	* Heartwarming/{{Music}}
145	* Heartwarming/{{Opera}}
146	* Heartwarming/PlayByPostGames
147	* Heartwarming/{{Podcast}}
148	* Heartwarming/ProfessionalWrestling
149	* Heartwarming/{{Radio}}
150	* Heartwarming/RealLifeSports
151	* Heartwarming/{{Roleplay}}
152	* Heartwarming/TabletopGames
153	* Heartwarming/{{Theatre}}
154	* Heartwarming/ThemeParks
155	* Heartwarming/TVTropes
156	* Heartwarming/VideoGames
157	* Heartwarming/VisualNovels
158	* Heartwarming/{{Webcomics}}
159	* Heartwarming/WebOriginal
160	** Heartwarming/WebVideos
161	* Heartwarming/WebAnimation
162	* Heartwarming/WesternAnimation
163	* Heartwarming/OtherMedia
164	* Heartwarming/RealLife
165	[[/index]]
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