The Colorer

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

He's Just Not That Into You.

Just finished watching He's Just Not That Into You, for like the 9732893659837x, and once again I find new ways to relate to it. I think what I love most about this movie is it's honesty. I mean of course there are some happy-endings, or why else would people see it, but it's covers so many realistic issues people face in relationships.

From the opening statement, "Girls are taught a lot of stuff growing up. If a guy punches you he likes you. Never try to trim your own bangs and someday you will meet a wonderful guy and get your very own happy ending. Every movie we see, Every story we're told implores us to wait for it, the third act twist, the unexpected declaration of love, the exception to the rule. But sometimes we're so focused on finding our happy ending we don't learn how to read the signs. How to tell from the ones who want us and the ones who don't, the ones who will stay and the ones who will leave." I was hooked.

I always find myself relating to a combination of the characters Gigi, and Beth. A weird combo, I know, but let me explain. My emotions are just like Gigi's I over analyze every little thing a guy says to me, I interpret my self worth on how men around me see me, and most of all I fall to easily and to hard. However the thing that makes me more like Beth then Gigi is the fact that I don't say anything, I'm quiet and reserved, because I don't want to get hurt, or embarrassed, so I keep how I truly feel to myself, and like Beth I'm, metaphorically, waiting 7 years in a relationship to get married.

So here's a question for all of you out there, if you've seen the movie, which character do you relate too? And if you haven't seen the movie get up and go by it immediately!

2 comments:

  1. Really fun post. I think it's incredibly hard not to watch this film and imagine with whom you most relate.

    For years, I was Gigi. I couldn't get it through my head that certain things guys said and did--those things were signals that it was not gonna happen.

    At times, I was Anna. I think I thought I could "change" someone or inspire them to make a grand gesture.

    Then there were the days, I connected with Beth. A little hopeless, yet still optimistic.

    Today, I think I may be a mix of them all--who knows.

    Anyway, that was long-winded, but I enjoyed this post!

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    I'm officially following now!

    xx
    Kate

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  2. First off I absolutely LOVE your blog! I too am officially blogging! =)

    You are my first follower, so I'm WICKED excited about that! haha

    I just started blogging like a week ago, I've been thinking about it for some time now.

    I'm glad you liked the post! I love the movie and I think every girl can relate to it!

    Thanks for following!

    xx.

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