You make an especially good point about the ways we make ourselves smaller in relationships. In that quest to be more "lovable," we often accidentally kill that thing about us that drew our partner to us in the first place. Which I say because I've been to counseling. Fun times.
I think we all reach a point where we realize that the stories we consume have given us misconceptions about love, marriage, and relationships. I'm happy to report that I came back around with a more pragmatic attitude. Now, the only way a rom-com angers me is if it doesn't have a happy ending. Don't tell me it's a romance and then have an unhappy ending. Save that ish for literature, but only if you must.
As long as you always know that a relationship requires a lot of work and sacrifice to maintain it, you should be fine. Love is true but, it's never free.
If you haven't seen "Entergalactic" yet. I think you should check it out. Its on Netflix and I believe you will enjoy it. The film is animated but it's not for kids. The protagonists are likeable and fleshed out well. The story arc is also interesting. A Rom Com works best when the relationships of the characters doesn't feel forced or corny. "Entergalactic" avoids all of those traps and the love in the story feels genuine and earned. You're welcome.
You make an especially good point about the ways we make ourselves smaller in relationships. In that quest to be more "lovable," we often accidentally kill that thing about us that drew our partner to us in the first place. Which I say because I've been to counseling. Fun times.
I think we all reach a point where we realize that the stories we consume have given us misconceptions about love, marriage, and relationships. I'm happy to report that I came back around with a more pragmatic attitude. Now, the only way a rom-com angers me is if it doesn't have a happy ending. Don't tell me it's a romance and then have an unhappy ending. Save that ish for literature, but only if you must.
As long as you always know that a relationship requires a lot of work and sacrifice to maintain it, you should be fine. Love is true but, it's never free.
If you haven't seen "Entergalactic" yet. I think you should check it out. Its on Netflix and I believe you will enjoy it. The film is animated but it's not for kids. The protagonists are likeable and fleshed out well. The story arc is also interesting. A Rom Com works best when the relationships of the characters doesn't feel forced or corny. "Entergalactic" avoids all of those traps and the love in the story feels genuine and earned. You're welcome.