why do i do these things i do to myself
Fucking He’s Not That Into You was just on television and the ladyfriend and I were watching it because whatever, movie. One of the main storylines involves Jennifer Aniston (least fave!) and Ben Affleck (not least fave, but up there!) splitting up after living together for several years because he does not believe in marriage and Ms. Aniston, like all movie ladies, is Robsessed with gettin’ a ring put on it. It is actually a pretty interesting storyline for a little while, not least because she knew he wasn’t into marriage when they originally got together and was just waiting for him to change his mind. When they eventually reconcile she tells him that she doesn’t actually care whether or not they get married, as long as he’s willing to commit to her (which, much to his credit, he points out he’s already done). She apologizes for not believing he wanted to be with her because of the marriage thing, they get back together and they’re happy, it’s great…
… and then he proposes. Because he it wasn’t that he didn’t believe in marriage, it was just that he wasn’t ready. Or was scared. Or needed to be bullied into marrying Jennifer Aniston. Or something.
Fuck movies.
