Saving the galaxy is difficult enough without having to manage relationships at the same time. Though Luke, Han and Leia eventually found love -- Luke is now married to Mara Jade and proud father of young Ben, and Han and Leia married each other and have raised a family -- it took many years and many sacrifices to find their soul mates. So, the next time the trials of heart weigh heavy on you, remember that even the greatest heroes have been there, and be thankful that your beloved is not leading a doomed-to-fail Rebel mission, being manipulated by his murderous Queen Mother, or disembodied and stuck in a computer on an Imperial killing machine... Anyway, here are a few of the loves lost found in the pages of the expanded universe of Star Wars.

Callista

Bria Tharen

Prince Isholder

Tanith Shire

Salla Zend

Aron Peacebringer

Gaerial Captison

Jem Ysanna