Immature love

Previously, I had written about movement of any kind, including using expressions or body language as (much) more attractive than static beauty. The same goes for love. It may be fine for some to carry a torch, love from afar, have a crush, obsess. But it’s much too easy and comforting to the one doing it. Perhaps because it gives the person a cause or something to think about, and don’t we all at times (think and not do)? Dare ask this person to change things. It takes far less energy to sit and stew than stand and brew.

A mature love (and plot) is all about give and take. No energy into a relationship equals no relationship. This is one reason some long time married couples drift apart. They’re far too comfortable, sometimes comfortable in their misery.

Work at it.

Oops, male POV. Yes, yes, the theme of the blog. Okay, what’s the difference between a man and a boy? A man accepts and revels in responsibility. A boy hides behind his fears. I’m not saying a hero who is anywhere from nerd or geek to stalker is not writable. He needs an arc which should include internal and external change, a big arc.

Here's the trailer for the 1988 movie, Big, with Tom Hanks.

I have forgotten how this movie resolved the romantic conflict. Anybody?