There comes a time in every woman’s
life, at least once, where she finds herself curled up on the sofa indulging in
the ultimate chick flick. For two hours she is swept away into an ideal world
where a complete stranger that wreaks perfection pursues and stops at nothing
to sweep her off her feet. And we wonder
why we need informational classes on how to protect ourselves from date rape. Moreover,
these films favor the idea that a love will be lost as a result of
miscommunication or tragedy. Seriously,
why does this happen in every movie? This loss becomes the ultimate test
for one to prove their love. In doing so, one takes on impossible tasks whether
it is slaying a dragon, going across the world to find you, or using your
wedding that you just spent over $30,000 as his confession stand. As expected,
these grand gestures win one over and they live happily ever after.
Sure, they have predictable story
lines and less than creative writing but in all honesty these films can be
refreshing. Now although I firmly believe that both sexes can be that
individual on the couch, I am going to make use of stereotypes for simplicity
sake and identify the woman as the one on the couch. Naturally, company would
be appreciated during this two hour session and your man happens to fall victim
to this role. Don't have a man? Not surprising considering this is a blog has a tendency to be dedicated to those who have trouble selecting one worthy of introducing to your parents but for this post's sake, imagine there is someone in your life, even if it is seemingly temporary. Now this film viewing can go one of two ways. He will allow
himself to be dragged into this ideal date of yours and although he may pass
comments, he will sit through the majority of the film with you because, let’s give him some
credit, he genuinely wants to make you happy. The other scenario may look a
little something like this. “Let me help you get comfortable so you can really
enjoy this movie. Ill just be in the other room, I don’t want to bother you.” Well
intended but not the best choice.
First thing’s first, as the person
who chose to leave during this flick, you can guarantee you will hear about it
later. That slick maneuver you used to get out of watching the flick just
bought your other half good material for an argument soon to come. More
importantly, it is not uncommon that you here women question time and time again,
“where has all the romance gone? and quite frankly you're tired of it.
Romance:
The expression and pleasurable feeling from an emotional attraction to another
person associate with the act of love. In the context of romantic love
relationships, romance implies an expression of one’s deep and strong emotional
desired to connect with another person intimately (Wikipedia, 2012).
Yes, I used Wikipedia. This is a
Blog, not a grad paper. Everything is going to be okay.
Time and time again women are
begging to know where the romance went. As much as I am tired of asking myself
the same thing, I can almost guarantee you’re just as tired of hearing it. Do
you remember that movie you skipped out on? Yea, that 2 hour film had over 100
maneuvers you could use for an entire courtship and than some. Still at a loss
for ideas? Let me name five in order of appearance from one of the most popular
romance films out there, The Notebook. 1. Dance with her in the street. It only
takes one poorly sung song but it’s cost efficient and you’ll get high marks with
her girlfriends. 2. Take her to the lake, a beach or a park where you both can
let go and relax. Of course, “get in the water"! 3. Write her a letter. I get
it, love letters on paper might be a bit outdated but when she finds it among
all the bills, you can only imagine the points you’ll receive. Still
apprehensive? Write her an e-mail from work just letting her know she’s on your
mind. Don’t worry, I am not asking you to write 365 of them. 4. Prepare a
dinner for her in the home. Can’t cook? Me neither. Embrace Grub Hub and choose
a great set of dishes. 5. And of course, since we are talking about The
Notebook, take full advantage of the rain. It always seems to end well. If you
find yourself at a loss on the last one fellas, you probably should have sat
through that last movie.
Lesson: We are all
so exhausted by our everyday routines in daily living and it is only natural
that our relationships become just that, a routine. No one is asking you to
become prince charming. Ladies, no one is saying you can’t take part in showing
a man a little romance too. Romance is all around us and you have hundreds if
not thousands of films that give you anywhere from the most basic to the most extravagant romantic
gestures to choose from. I beg you, no more excuses and no more questions
asking “where has all the romance gone?” It’s been right in front of you the
whole time.
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