I know most of my posts here are angry/bitchy rants about random nonsense, but this one's gonna be different. I really want to know what everyone thinks about this.
First, some background. I'm taking this class on Hispanic literature, and we're currently studying essays. For the past two class periods we've been looking at this feminist piece which, of course, is all about how women are "trapped" in the household setting and have great difficulty expressing themselves artistically, yadda yadda etc. Since I'm not into a lot of that heavy feminist nonsense, the only part that really caught my attention was a part about "el Principe Azul" (basically Prince Charming in English).
The essay stated that women are pressured by society into believing that we have to find this mystical "Prince Charming" in order to be happy. In some ways, I agree; Disney, fairy tales, you name it...they all end with our heroine being whisked away to live happily ever after with the man of her dreams.
Needless to say, this whole idea ended with a class debate as to whether or not this "Principe Azul" actually exists. My personal opinion is that he does, but that he is by no means "perfect" and there is not just one of him. To me, "Prince Charming" is the guy you meet who, despite any flaws or differences, is absolutely indispensable in your life. He might not be entirely flawless, but when you look at him you know you can't imagine life without him. There's no such thing as "perfect"...but, you'd be damned if he isn't perfect for you.
One girl in my class, however, took the debate down what I thought was an extremely depressing path. She claimed that there is no such thing as a "Prince Charming" for anyone out there, and that people only settle down with one another because they become comfortable with one another. Boy meets girl, they get used to each other, and they get married in order to avoid a lonely life.
Is it just me, or is that a horrendously sad way to look at life? It almost made me want to cry, thinking about that girl's outlook on life.
So, what do you think? Do you think people have a real chance at finding someone who fits into their lives like a puzzle piece? Or do people just end up settling so they won't end up alone?
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I think there are definitely principe azuls! hello look at our bfs! haha but seriously, i really do believe that everyone has that perfect match out there. not sure about if there are multiple ones or not, but it shouldn't matter, because if you are really happy with someone you are not questioning if your real soul mate is still out there. Someone who is questioning their relationship and wondering if they have the right Mr. Right probably isn't in a good relationship and should just end it. Don't waste your time with anyone who isn't worth your time!
ReplyDeleteand also that girl was downright depressing! she was definitely a glass half empty kind of girl. Maybe she's jaded by bad relationships or something, but still, it's all about the outlook you have. You can choose to believe depressing things like that, but at the end of the day your only hurting yourself. You can't live your life like that, what's the point????????
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