Author Jake1979 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Posted September 4, 2015 Now to address your actual dilemma Jake, not only is your story of finding your love love 15 years later sweet, endearing and romantic, it is actually a classic tale of coming of age worthy of a Greek play. It is the classic tale of the boy becoming a man. Our modern adaptation of this classic tale from mythology is Luke Skywalker in Star Wars. He is an insecure, naive dreamer who has not come into his own and who is traumatized by his nemesis. He goes off to the jungle planet to train with his mentor who helps him face his demons, develops his vision and focus and works on his weaknesses. He then returns as a Jedi Knight and kicks the emperor's ass and wins the hearts of all. This is really no different. You were a shy, naive, unassertive boy that wasn't aggressive enough to capture the girl's heart and you lost her to the antagonist of your personal story. You then went out into the world and developed your character, sharpened your focus, strengthened your weakness and transformed into your own man. When you returned all gallant and bold in your shining armor and white stallion, you found your fair maiden in a state of distress and yearning. You were then able to slay the Dragon, run off the interlopers and save the kingdom and were thus able to take the princesses hand in marriage as your just reward. Simply classic. I love it! I love you. I mean it. Thank you for that beautiful analogy. I just have to forgive that stupid, drunk, and shy kid. I have her now so to hell with her Vader boyfriend.
autumnnight Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 This can be as angsty as you want it to be. Not all feelings need to be taken out, probed, analyzed, and experienced ad nauseum. Especially the past. 1
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