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Question about Aurora+Garrett

posted 14 years ago by whitney-tracy-1972
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I've seen this movie dozens of times. I still for the life of me can't figure out their relationship. I mean does he really like her? Why does he break up with her? etc, etc?

[–] parkerposeyfan007 14 years ago

I think he does love her.. but is scared of commitment/too much to fast type of deal (just my thought)

[–] whitney-tracy-1972 14 years ago

Thanks! She seemed much more suited for him, but he seemed so distant and like you said afraid of commitment. Another question, were they still together at the end or was he just being there for her through Emma's death and then back to being broke up?

Your thoughts?

[–] jon5000_66 13 years ago

Well they were literally together, just by him being there. As you get older often in relationships the "dramatic breakup" is less final than when you're young, if that makes sense. They're still neighbors, and he's still going to be in her life. Of course the really crappy sequel makes it clear that they didn't stay together - but, meh.

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[–] sonofbeach-sheet 10 years ago

He'd have to stop banging all those young girls if he committed to Aurora!

[–] rochelle-rochelle 10 years ago

I HATED the sequel. Ugh.... But I think they were both lonely, wanted love/romance/intimacy, but yep, he preferred girls, not women. Garrett was a man-child and clinging on to a past that no longer existed. Aurora was pretty much a "reality check" for him. Their love is hard to define, but relatable. I loved when he showed up when Emma was dying for Aurora and then at the funeral, with the oldest son inviting him over a swim was nothing short of awesome!! It was nice he made an appearance in the sequel, but I wish the sequel was never made. (Though Juliette Lewis was awesome.)

Interesting. You're afraid of insects and women. Ladybugs must render you catatonic.

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[–] elrigby65 8 years ago

Didn't know there was one

[–] TheMociety 7 years ago

There was a sequel? Didn't even know it.

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[–] truetexian 7 years ago

The Evening Star, 1996