Torments of a Hopeless Romantic
Why can't all relationships be like the movies? Wait...
So i got some rough news yesterday. Apparently my Dad and Stepmom are having some pretty serious marital issues. I won't go into details because, well, I don't have any details, but from what I hear it's not looking good. Now, keep in mind they've been married almost 20 years.
Aside from my obvious issues with this, them being my parents and all, how am I supposed to feel about a relationship that has been strong for so long that just suddenly cracks? Being a strong wannabe-believer in marriage and happily ever after, this is a serious kick to the spirit. Is marriage really just the bullshit and lies that statistics tell us? Such a staggering divorce rate doesn't lie, yet i still wanted to believe.. and now this? C'mon, how is the lover in me going to recover from that? How can I possibly recover from this?
The messed up thing is that out of anyone, I always saw their relationship being the one to last forever. Even before my Mom and Stepdad's.. They're perfect for each other. So tell me, if two people perfect for each other can't last, what does that say for the rest of us?
What does that say about me?
I've been making it a personal point to be beyond cynicism and negativity.. I feel it doesn't get anyone anywhere.. but it's hard to not be cynical in this sort of situation. When you want to believe in something so strongly and suddenly a constant is no longer constant..
Well that's just the kind of thing that changes lives.