So last night I managed to drag my husband to see Nights in Rodanthe. [In his defense, he didn't realize what movie it was till we got to the theater. I promise I wasn't trying to be sneaky. Although I was surprised when he agreed to see it. He must really love me. Sigh.]
It always surprises me when in stories or movies folks decide they are in love so fast... when after a weekend together they decide they want to be together forever.
I might be a little jaded, but I don't think that's realistic. Sure, folks might meet and believe they are falling in love and be infatuated with one another. But it all seems so quick and the whole time I'm thinking,
"But they don't even really know each other!"
[Obviously this happens even more so with sex in media, but that's a whole different issue altogether.]
It makes me wonder, just how long does it take to really know someone, and know that you want to spend the rest of your life with him or her?
Actually, there is a book that sort of deals with this issue. It's called How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk. I love it because it talks about taking the time to really get to know the person you are dating with practical steps towards intimacy. I definitely recommend it to all you single folks out there. But back to the movie. Despite the couple's quick decision to be together, overall I enjoyed the film. And if you like beaches, Richard Gere, love stories, and long meaningful glances - you will too.
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