Frankly speaking, I don't see why Abby would choose Mike over Colin.
shareyou didnt get the movie.She chose Mike because deep down they had much more in common with Mike, than she had with her "dream" man,Colin.Actually her character was pretty smart about that.In real life most women i believe would still go for the "dream" man and would later realize they made a mistake.
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TRUE, just watched it last night...
~livin' my life like it's golden~
Funny how Abby has a list of dream qualities that have to be present in a guy for him to be 'the dreamguy'. Mike criticizes this, saying that obviously women go for appearance over substance. The first thing I see on this board... a girl asking why Abby wouldn't choose Colin, because Colin "looks so great".
I disagree with the point Mike tries to make in that scene, but you sure didn't make it any easier for me.
'Sooner or later... you really wear that suit'
yup women are more superficial then they let on... and they expect even more.,...
shareIndeed, but generally it's the other way around. When men fall in love, they fall in love with personality just like women do. However, in terms of attraction it's more often guys who pick looks. I know so goddamn many couples where the girl is of mediocre intelligence but the guy is either brilliant or funny as *beep*, and the girl is a stunner but the guy isn't. When it's the other way around it really makes heads turn.
'Sooner or later... you really wear that suit'
i think women expect too much sometimes...
shareAt times we do. But hey, why is there such a thing as too much? I am pretty, intelligent and funny. I wouldn't for the life of me want to pair up with some guy who didn't get any of my jokes or references... so I need a man who is of similar or higher intelligence than me, and I want him to, well mostly, share my sense of humour. I think that's perfectly understandable. I'm not looking for some stunningly handsome dreamguy who does and says all the right things all the time... but I need someone who is compatible with me... and only a clever, funny guy is :)
'Sooner or later... you really wear that suit'
hmm well u certainly think real highly of yourself...
so women want a guy they feel is superior to them?? but i guess a guy who doesn't act that way?
One of the signs of a *beep* up world: A girl can't acknowledge her own positive attributes without "certainly thinking real highly of herself". I never said I was stunning, but I am attractive. I am intelligent, but my IQ doesn't break the bank either... and I've been told on numerous occasions that I am very funny. Why won't you let me be proud of these things? I'm honest and I have a healthy self-confidence. You should try it sometime.
'Sooner or later... you really wear that suit'
attractive does sound over the top though...
i'm fine with intelligent and funny...
i mean certain things if u really are, do u even have to say it?
Over the top? Why are you fine with me praising my mental attributes but not the physical ones? Exactly wherein lies the difference? Now I'm asking simply out of curiousity, I'm not interested in a fight.
'Sooner or later... you really wear that suit'
you have a healthy attitude. Keep it up and go get-em!
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'Sooner or later... you really wear that suit'
well glorious one is very superficial... the other is more who the real person inside is... that's the difference...
outside beauty fades... sure it is attractive but in the long run it doesn't last and i think alot of divorces happen cuz of that... people trade in for better looking and younger once their current one is older and not as good looking...
Hey the girl can be proud of her attractiveness all she wants. She didn't say that was the only thing she could bring to the table either. Good self-confidence and knowing you look good makes you feel equally good inside. There ain't a problem with that. And another thing, "a lot of divorces" are not brought on by a decrease in the attractiveness of each partner as the years go by. Let's think here, there are many realistic reasons for a divorce: trouble with finances, bad or non-existent communication, infidelity, etc. That's seriously one of the most ridiculous things I've heard.
Kenny
the infidelity part has alot to do with physical attractiveness declining...
im' just saying if you just go for looks, that doesn't last..
To GlorieltheGlorious:
Wow you are right. Women(and men)arent supposed to think of themselves in a certain way and when a person expresses that they have positive qualities it is interpreted by some as arrogant or cocky-and it shouldnt be! Why is it ok to tell our best friend she is beautiful and funny but not tell ourselves? I think if we all treated ourselves the way we treat those dearest to us then the world would be a more balanced place.
"This is the one thing we DIDN'T want to happen"
Thank you Leeloo, I'm glad more people agree :)
'Sooner or later... you really wear that suit'
Agreed Gloriel!
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Jenseits der Stille 8/10
The Lives of Others 8/10
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Looks aren't everything when it comes to a man. The doc was nice but he had the personality of a Ken doll and seemed like merely a prop for Mike and Abby's relationship. Mike was too rough around the crude edges but interesting and funny as a fictional character. Gerard Butler gave him sexiness because...well, he's Gerard Butler! Plus, Mike's layers were peeled back and women generally sympathize with men who reveal they've been hurt in love.
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