Davis v. Baray (2-5-14)
I don't normally comment on court shows or talk shows - but today's episode was really - I don't even have the words for this one. Usually when I don't have the words to articulate something, that's REALLY bad (as I am a writer). Anyway, enough about me....on with the show!
Miss Baray wants a damn puppy dog. She calls Mr. Davis a "teddy bear" because she takes advantage of his kindness and knows he won't do anything against her (because he was raised right, apparently). He listens to her when she talks. He tries to do something nice for her (with the salon thing), and it blows up in his face because she thinks he's cheating even though Mr. Davis has never given her any reason to suspect as such. Oh, and how about never calling the woman fat? (Not that she isn't attractive, but I digress). How does she repay him?
To have the audacity to scratch up a car that she gave him as a gift - because he uses the car as an outlet for his frustrations is *beep* sick. Add to that her Diva attitude of "I shouldn't have to pay for something that's mine" shows me that she's someone who uses people (along with her looks) to play society like an accordion.
Judge Toler saw right through that plop! Though I am glad the couple has been working on their relationship.
In conclusion, I'll say that her attitude is nothing new these days. I blame the unrealistic stories of "Valentine's Day" films (like the ones coming out next Friday, and anything ever written by Nicholas Sparks. These are what I call "realistic-fasntasy" novels. They are NOT romance novels. Romance novels involve a realistic story, a budding romance, and a happy (or otherwise emotionally satisfying) ending.
That simple. Point is people cannot and should not expect high-maintance relationships when in reality they want someone down to earth and relatable. If you want a sugar-daddy (or mama), go to the Internet and join one of the millions of the stupid websites that promote that kind of garbage.
Love is not a fantasy - it is real - but if you want to find true love you can't expect to find it if your expectations are rooted in realistic-fantasy books. If it's too good to be true, it usually is not. Yes, the story of a realistic-fantasy COULD happen, but in actuality, they probably will not. DEAL WITH IT!
Be realistic this Valentine's Day. Treat your spouse with love and respect. Have fun together, laugh, make love....do whatever it is that bonds you together, not only as a couple - but as friends and companions as well. Make the day beautiful and meaningful. Don't make it a chore :)
All the best to everyone!