Jul 27 2007
Romance Self-Defense II
Today we continue tackling those negative stereotypes about romance. I will offer one, followed by what I think is a reasonable response. Since the goal is to present a united front, not create an army of rhetoric-spouting puppets, you should feel free to add your own touch. (If, like me, you have smartass and/or aggressive tendencies, just remember to wedge the thoughtful response somewhere between the sarcasm and jabs to the larynx.)
Negative Stereotype #2
You know how it’s going to end, so why bother?
Well-Reasoned Response
“At the end of a mystery, you know the crime is going to be solved. Going along for the journey is why you bother.
The same applies to romance. There are lot of words between Chapter One and the predictable happily ever after. The unpredictable dwells in those intervening words. There may be crimes to solve, wounds to heal, evil to vanquish, physical and psychological adversity to overcome, and any number of other story elements of equal importance to the central theme of falling—and staying—in love.”
Kerry’s Personal Touch
I got nothin’. This one is so self-explanatory, I can’t crack wise about it.
I’ve given this stereotype all the thought I can, and this is the best I can come up with on my own. Contribute your suggestions to the movement, and together we will construct the Ultimate Defense of Romance!
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