I didnโt grow up watching Coronation Street. Eastenders was the soap always on at my house. I watched my first episode when I was 17 and was surprised by how much I liked it. Eastenders can be good, but it can also be gloomy and isnโt always a family show. Coronation Street is much more of a softer, warmer and funnier family show with down to earth characters who just want to be happy - not rich or famous. I think if youโre an old romantic youโll enjoy watching Coronation Street as well. I donโt watch every single episode (because I donโt have time). I watch it on and off and it can take time to get back into, but whenever I watch it I like it. There are a lot of negative reviews on here but I think theyโre from people whoโve been watching it a lot longer and more frequently than me.