First, Theresa commented about watching "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" which I commented on a couple times including here way, WAY back in the summer when I was preparing for the return of 90210. I wanted to like this show, I thought the concept was interesting. I just found the topics too graphic for the core audience. I'm no prude. I just get really sensitive about kids hearing things way before their time.
The Bachelor
So earlier today, I commented on The Bachelor as being part of my Monday night line-up.
I predicted Jill to be the frontrunner and the Molly would be going home. Very early into the episode, I knew that my predictions were going to be wrong. (Upsetting as Natalie will tell you that I have a special talent for predicting who will go on Reality Shows.)
I felt compelled to blog because of what went down between Jillian and Jason. Nothing bad happened, I don't think there was too much upsetness as there sometimes is. The kiss of death it seems for Jillian was when she described to Jason how her model for a relationship was her grandparents, whom she described as best friends. Jason said he agreed, but he was looking for more. (PS, He's divorced) Basically he needs more passion.
At the end of the episode, when he dutifully walked Jill to the limo, they spoke and she reiterated that she had wanted to open up who she really was to him, and how important the best friend thing was.
I guess I need to sound off a little bit (which is kind of why blogs were invented anyway).
I have been where Jill has, probably twice truly. I don't get guys. They want more, they want to know it will never get comfortable or boring. I think that's crap. When I look at role models of relationships, they are firmly grounded in a great frienship/partnership. (My parents will be married 46 years this summer) Of course I want passion, but I don't for a second think there won't be hard times, and that everything will always be happy and rosey.
Am I wrong? Why can't I find a guy with normal, realistic expectations?
2 comments:
I agree - passion every once in a while but mostly great companionship and laughter are what works best. If zero passion though I see a problem.
I agree with Mommy Esq above, companionship and laughter are the keys...people who think otherwise have watched too many movies!
Oh, I remember you talking about that show Helen, I didn't realize it was the same one! Yes, a little graphic for 12 year olds. But then again, we thought the same thing about Degrassi back in the day. I can see it being something I would want to watch with my teenager and then discuss. But yeah, I was totally sucked in, there was a marathon and I must have watched three episodes in a row before I tore myself away!
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