There’s a line at the end of Pretty Woman, when Julia Roberts is turning down the delicious Robert Gere. He offers her convenience and practicality, but she’s not having it. She says:
I want the fairy tale.
That line has always stuck with me. Because… I want the fairy tale too. You see, I’m this hopelessly romantic person at heart. I’ve always believed that love conquers all and is completely enough. You’ve seen Moulin Rouge, right? Well, All You Need Is Love! That’s me, right there. Or at least, it always has been.
Recently, my world has been rocked. Because it turns out, love doesn’t conquer all. It’s entirely possible for two people to be in love with one another, and for various reasons not be able to be together.
It sucks.
And it completely messes with my world view.
And it leaves me wondering what to do next. I refuse - *REFUSE* – to settle for less than love. I have the opportunity to do so, and well… see previous statement. My heart belongs to someone. Totally and completely. Am I being ridiculous to think that I’ll never be able to give it to someone else? Probably. But that’s what it feels like. I don’t possibly see how I could love another when I’ve got so much love for this one person. Perhaps it’s because this is my first love. Perhaps not.
But I’m still left thinking… I want the fairy tale.
But- is that the fairytale?…Don’t isoltae yourself from or hide behind the “first love, only love” thing. The fairytale may come as a complete surprise. Most probably will…
I didn’t say that was the fairy tale.
I *want* the fairy tale, which is clearly not something I’m getting right now. Or ever, maybe.
I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED THE FAIRY TALE ALSO BUT IT DOESN’T EXIST. I HAVE BEEN MARRIED AND AM NOW LEGALLY SEPERATED FOR 7 YEARS. TRUST ME IT DOESN’T EXIST. SO WHY DO I STILL WANT IT? I DO NOT DATE OR AM NOT EVEN LOOKING… I DON’T WANT TO DO IT ALL AGAIN. IF I CAN’T HAVE THE FAIRY TALE THEN I CHOOSE NOTHING,IT’S EASIER ON THE HEART.
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