December 6, 2008
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Beauty and the Beast...Fact or Fairy Tale?
We've all probably seen the movie or at least heard the story of Beauty and the Beast, where a woman falls deeply in love with a monstrously ugly beast who ends up being a kind and gentle man. Yet is this story realistic?
A couple weeks ago I asked a question on my site, "Who are more superficial, guys or girls?" Many of the women who responded said that women are more superficial than men, though most said it's fairly equal, albeit in different ways.
I think guys and girls can be equally superficial, and tend to end up with people who are equally attractive as them. For example, I would be surprised to have seen John Goodman end up with Angelina Jolie or Brad Pitt end up with Rosanne Barr.
And so if you are single (like me), and are expecting a "Beauty and the Beast" fairy-tale ending to your love life, remember that Beauty didn't fall for the Beast until he had worked on himself and made himself presentable and attractive. In other words, before she considered him, he had to tame the beast within himself.
In your experience, do opposites attract in love or is Beauty and the Beast simply a fairy tale?
Comments (20)
Very interesting. Though, from what I've seen, sometimes the girl ends up being more attractive than the guy in the relationship. It's not often you see a super hot guy with a not-as-attractive girl.
I am satisfied that you are going to wind up with someone who is "just right" for you. Although I only know you "from afar," I believe that you will prove to be "quite a catch" for some very favored girl one day. I believe you are "one in a million!" I don't think you need to try all that hard. I'd ease up! God will bring the right girl into your life! And there will be no mistake about it!
Have you ask God for the right girl? Sometimes we need to ask. Judi
they draw the beast so buff and handsome. he sure is furry but dammn he's hot! I'd tap that, hah!
Then again, I fall in love with the ugly teacher played by Kevin Spacey in Pay it Forward. He was old and scarred all over, but damn he is A MAN.
So there.....
@Grampa_David - Thanks for the kind words! I guess my main point would be that the best way to find somebody else is by looking at yourself and becoming the best person you can be. So often I see guys wondering why they're single and even complaining rather than looking inward and upward. :)
@saigonese - But I'm guessing Spacey wasn't sloppy or lazy with his appearance? I can see where you're coming from though.
@jassmine - I have prayed about it before but not as much lately. I think my main point was kinda lost in what I was writing. I actually think a Beast can end up with a Beauty, but in the movie he had to work on himself a lot before she even considered him. Thanks for the feedback!
@casmarie - Thanks for the feedback! Pete
@pedrothepoet - Yup the beast can end up with the beauty. I loved that story. It is not what is on the outside that counts anyway but what is on the inside. But there is nothing wrong with your outside. LOL, Judi
Dude, Rosanne Barr's gonna be pissed when she reads this.
I've always had a theory that those who are meant for each other have some physical similarities. Whether its similar eyes, smile, cheek bones, etc. It's like I can just tell by looking at them that they will work out. That may not be true for everyone, but thats my experience. its weird...i know
I don't think you'd have a problem finding someone who will think you are the cutest guy she's ever seen, AND fall in love with you, Pete.
@bella_esperanza@revelife - Thanks
@megan2303 - Nice way of putting it. Pete
@eowynnabeeowyn - Already getting death threats.....
that picture of Angelina Jolie is hideous! and since Brad doesn't do it for me.. looks like those two *are* perfect for each other.
for me... doesn't matter how hot he is... if he's pretty and stupid, he won't last long. he can't be freakishly scary or fugly, but he doesn't have to be Orlando Bloom either.
besides... i've seen many pretty girls date less than pretty guys. i'm sure there's a reason (and it's not always money).
@cokeaddict - Thanks for the feedback. What you said is good to hear actually! Pete
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