Ironic that those two words rhyme isn’t it?
Being a hopeless romantic I am always foolishly imagining in my head when a new relationship starts that “This MUST be why all the past happened to lead me here”! Rose colored glasses much?
Sometimes I admit that I do wish I were having my “happily ever after”... Now do not get me wrong I enjoy my independence more than words can describe after being trapped in an abusive marriage and then finding myself in other unhealthy relationships time and time again.
It’s supposed to in theory lead you to the right one by getting your heart completely annihilated by the wrong ones… BUT
What if there is no fairy tale ending?
What if after Princess Ariel marries Prince Eric she shortly realizes he is a narcissistic control freak? Movies that my generation grew up on such as the plethora of Disney movies, classic musicals, and old/new romantic comedies always seem to have that central theme of finding your “One true love”.
I find it odd that they never do seem to make a sequel following up after that “true love’s kiss”….
Alas cynicism can raise its ugly head…
However come what may I will still forever be a hopeless romantic despite my heart enduring been torn out of my chest and crushed many a time before. It grew back. Stronger than I ever thought possible too.
Whether “Prince Charming” is in my life is not what I choose to focus on. Happiness is an inside job after all!
“To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance”
– Oscar Wilde