 Romance/Love: June 20, 2007 Issue [#1772] |
  Romance/Love
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I'll build you a kingdom
In that house on the hill.
"Big Love" by Fleetwood Mac
Over time, I've been building my castle of love
Just for two, though you never knew you were my reason
"Overjoyed" by Stevie Wonder
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Labors of Love
When writing romance, there comes a point in many stories where our characters' love is put to test. It may be that they have to dodge temptation, or that they have a task to perform, which results in proving their commitment. Whatever the case may be, we look forward to finding out the characters' reactions and what happens after the challenge is completed.
In romance stories, after the characters fall for each other, usually something happens which causes a rift between them. The character's challenge then becomes to win his or her love back. For example, the character could build something, paint a portrait, or write poetry as a testimony of love. The size of the project is sometimes magnificent, but what matters most is the fact that the character attempted anything at all.
In Nicholas Sparks's The Notebook, Noah builds Allie her dream house even after they have parted ways. Years passed, yet his feelings for her never died. His heart helped him conquer the ultimate labor of love in hopes that she would return. At the time, he hadn't any idea if she'd see what he had done to prove his love.
Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor had the Taj Mahal built for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal after she died. She was his second wife and quickly became favored among the rest. He spent over fifteen years working along the sides of craftsman to aid in creating this resting palace for his wife.The intricate details and marvelous structure of the Taj Mahal should be enough to show how much he adored Mumtaz.
In San Antonio, Texas, one can find a particularly ornate window on an otherwise barren wall of the San Jose Mission. The Rose Window, as featured in the movie Still Breathing, was supposedly carved over many years by sculptor Pedro Huizar as a monument to his sweetheart, Rosa. When Pedro completed the window, he sent for Rosa to return, but she had died in a shipwreck. He spent the remainder of his life dedicated to working on the entrance to the church, and never had another romantic relationship after Rosa's death.
Whether you're in love, or whether it's platonic love, the boundaries to what people think they would or wouldn't do seem to change. There's been many times when I've heard, people professing things they'd do for a loved one and where they draw the line. You could contemplate your own answers to the question, "How far would you be willing to go for love?" However, isn't it true that nobody really knows that answer until they come face to face with the obstacles at hand?
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 Celticeagle/km2007  : I love the old movies such as 'The Quiet Man'. The respect and consideration women were given. How quaint and sweet they were. I have some sites I would be glad to share with folks if they enjoy the old movies and the Golden Age of real stars.
 Lexi Sounds great! Please feel free to send the links my way
Ladyoz : Just a note to thank you for featuring my article, "Wedding -vs- Marriage", in your newsletter this week. Also, I love "The Quiet Man", it's one of my favourite movies. Perhaps if more of the values of such times were observed today, marriages would last longer! Romance alone really is a poor foundation for a lifetime commitment. It's like building a house on sand - sooner or later, the tides of life will wash it away. It's what's left after that keeps the marriage together for the long term. Thanks again!
Lexi I couldn't agree with you more. While it's certainly wonderful to have romance in a marriage, it's not what makes the marriage last.
Starr Phenix  : I enjoyed your newsletter article highlighting how attitudes regarding romance and marriage have changed over the years. Your final point really struck a chord within me - that love has overruled tradition in so many ways. I wondered if this was good or bad, considering how many marriages end in divorce these days. It is difficult to resist the passion of love, but there may be some value in choosing with your mind rather than your heart.
Lexi I know what you mean, Starr. There are pros and cons to everything. I think when a couple only experiences the highs of being in love, it's hard for them to see how things could be any different. Too many marriages are rushed because of that. Times have changed; it's strange how things that were once unacceptable have now become popular.
billwilcox: My wife loves 'The Quiet Man'. It's one of her favorite John Wayne classics. Life was simpler then, and movies always left the mystery of sex for off screen. Great newsletter Lexi!
Lexi I wish they'd make more movies like they used to, Bill. I do think that relationships on screen today are extremely fast paced compared to the way they were portrayed in the past. That may be part of the reason why people seem to hurry things in real life.
 Thank you for the comments, everyone! Please feel free to send in any comments, suggestions, or questions in the future.
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