Love is When..you empathise!!

Love is When..you empathise!!
Love is When..you empathise, forgive unconditionally!!

Love is..when you make exception!!

Love is..when you make exception!!

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Love Is When

Love Is When
Love Is When

******To show that love is true, stop talking, start showing and feeling ******

******To show that love is true, stop talking, start showing and feeling ******

Medicine for Humans

Medicine for Humans
Love overdose



Love Lessons



Love Makes it Impossible to Sleep


You Can Be Your Own Worst Enemy

Love Isn't Easy

Lost Love Can Be Haunting

Love Really is All You Need

Being in Love Means You -
Never Fight Alone

You Have To Be Willing To Take a Chance


Love Gone Wrong is a Kind of Prison

A Broken Heart Leaves Scars


Love Never Really Fades


  • 50 First Dates (2004)
  • A Lot Like Love (2005)
  • A Walk to Remember (2002)
  • A Walk to Remember - Nicholas Sparks
  • Across the Universe (2007)
  • America’s Sweethearts (2001)
  • Armageddon (1998)
  • As You Like It - William Shakespeare
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's - Truman Capote
  • Breakfast at Tiffany's - Truman Capote
  • Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)
  • Bridget Jones's Diary (Bridget Jones, #1) - Helen Fielding
  • Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason - Helen Fielding
  • Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
  • Brokeback Mountain (2005)
  • Casablanca (1943)
  • City of Angels (1998)
  • Cruel Intentions (1999)
  • Dirty Dancing (1987)
  • Emma - Jane Austen
  • Ever After (1998)
  • Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
  • Gone With the Wind (1941)
  • Gone With the Wind - Margaret Mitchell
  • Grease (1978)
  • How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
  • I'm In No Mood For Love I'm In No Mood For Love (Writer Friends, #2) - Rachel Gibson
  • If Only (2004)
  • Just Like Heaven (2005)
  • Love Actually (2003)
  • Love Story (1970)
  • Love Story - Eric Segal
  • Match Me If You Can Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, #6) - Susan Elizabeth Phillips
  • Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)
  • Mr. Darcy's Diary - Amanda Grange
  • Never Been Kissed (1999)
  • Notting Hill (1999)
  • P.S. I Love You (2007)
  • Pretty Woman
  • Pride And Prejudice - Jane Austen
  • PS, I Love You - Cecelia Ahern
  • Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare
  • Rules of Attraction Rules of Attraction (Perfect Chemistry, #2) - Simone Elkeles
  • Runaway Bride (1999)
  • Sex and the City the Movie (2008)
  • Shakespeare in Love (1999)
  • Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
  • Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
  • Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
  • The Accidental Husband
  • The Notebook
  • The Perfect Man (2004)
  • The Tempest - William Shakespeare
  • The Way We Were
  • The Wedding Date(2005)
  • The Wedding Planner (2001)
  • The Wedding Singer (1998)
  • There’s Something About Mary (1998)
  • Titanic (1997).
  • Truly Madly Yours Truly Madly Yours - Rachel Gibson
  • When a Man Loves a Woman (1994)
  • When Harry Met Sally (1989)
  • While You Were Sleeping (1995)
  • Working Girl (1988)
  • You’ve Got Mail (1998)
Friendship personalities of sun signs

We laugh, we cry; we fight and we make-up. We also hold grudges and keep secrets. But then soon enough, we pour our hearts out. We stand by each other in toughest times and on the lowest days. And, yet we make fun of each-other. We are friends!

The cousins we get to choose for ourselves, our alter-egos, our friends play a distinctive role in shaping our choices, preferences and even our personalities. One of the most important influences in our lives, friends are like colours – adding not just beauty and variety to our lives, but also substance and support.

Let's get to know them even better with the Sun Sign-wise guide to friendship personalities -


ARIES
Aries is a fire sign, so independence is a part of its legacy. Happiest when they are in charge of situations, Aries natives have a competitive side that surfaces whenever they are in large groups of people. Their sharp wit and quirky sense of humour ensures that the people of all ages and temperaments connect well with them. Never at a loss for companions, they themselves are extremely selective about their own friend circle. It's definitely going to be a night to remember when friends step out with these fun-loving, flamboyant rock-stars. However, the Aries' need for variety kicks in soon after, and then, the Aries natives are perfectly capable of moving onto a new set of friends, especially if they are bored. Ruled by the First House, the house of Self, Aries tend to put their own needs first, though not intentionally. This should cast no shadow of doubt on their reliability as friends, as they may not share that last piece of chocolate, but they will always be there for their friends, even at 4 am.



TAURUS
There's an inner genuineness to Taurus that shines through, and naturally attracts people to them. They believe that friends are a great source of learning and support, and pride themselves on their stimulating and eternal friendships. They are often the ones with kindergarten friends, who can regale each other with stories from the past, and share an enviable unspoken understanding. They exemplify the phrase 'friends for life', playing varied roles of protector, entertainer, and critic as the need may be. They are steady and devoted, and their friendship is sure to stand the test of time. Without a demur, complaint, or rebuke, they will be there when they are needed, and will expect the same commitment from their friends. They are not big believers in the concept of 'complete space' in relationships, so they want to be involved in everything that matters to their friends. They can be the most wonderful friends if only their feelings are correctly understood. They are sensitive to the slightest snub, and will ably hide their insecurity below a smiling countenance, so friends will need to be careful to not take their undying loyalty for granted.



GEMINI
Gemini is one sign that seems tailor-made for friendship. Immensely popular on the social circuit, they swing between playing the dual roles of entertainers and intellectuals. This explains why they have a diverse set of friends - many groups for their many moods. They have two sides, and their friends need to know them well enough to assess the mood they are in. When they are in the mood for some moments of silence, nothing can lure them to a night around town. Similarly, when they are dressed to kill, they will ensure the night has no end. They love hanging out, and if their friends can tune into their wacky frequencies, they will be entertained to the hilt. With a mercurial temperament, Gemini is instantly attracted to intelligent people, and these relationships have the potential of becoming bonds for a lifetime. They are always open to adventures, so they have a different interesting perspective on most things. They are big on communication and would love spending time with someone they can match wits with. Optimistic and outgoing, they can create extraordinarily positive environments and help people see the brighter side of life.



CANCER
Many adjectives have been used to describe Cancer's sensitivity, but none of them can truly capture the essence of this soft-spoken sign's persona. They are definitely one of the more emotional signs of the zodiac, but that speaks volumes for the genuineness of their affections. They are loyal friends and while they may not express their feelings much, they will stand by their loved ones come what may. Being ruled by the moon necessitates that they are subject to swift mood changes, and they may be found smack in the middle of a boisterous group one moment, while the next moment they will be sitting by the windowsill deeply lost in thought. Nostalgia is a mood-booster for them, and they can often be seen poring over old photo albums, reliving their past. Their aesthetic side takes over when it comes to decorating their houses or setting up a kitchen garden, and they pride themselves on their fine taste. The doors to Cancer's home are always open for friends, especially those who shower them with the love and understanding that Cancer deserves. Their feelings are easily hurt, so close pals may need to treat them with kid gloves until they are completely secure in the relationship.



LEO
If there were a sign of the zodiac that could personify sunshine, Leo would be it. Outspoken and dramatic, they don't believe in beating about the bush, a quality that wins them as many admirers as it does critics. Completely at home in the spotlight, they love soaking up the attention and being surrounded by people. They are immensely supportive friends, always keeping one eye open for opportunities that can help their loved ones excel. Easygoing and quick-witted, they are a treat to hang out with, so it goes without saying that they have a huge social circle. They are generous to a fault, and will happily foot the bill for their friends, as long as they are not taken for granted. Leo is never going to settle for anything less than what they want, be it a dinner date, a designer dress, or a summer vacation. Their friends quickly learn to appreciate their charming and playful nature, and realize that the best way to have a fun time is to go along with the flow. Their competitive side rears its head occasionally when they feel that their friends are stealing their thunder, but they soon regain their sunny disposition and laud their friends for their achievements.



VIRGO
There's a softness to Virgo that reflects on their countenances, and people cannot help trusting these gentle souls. It doesn't hurt that they are always full of relevant advice, and will swear to keep your secrets until their dying day. They are definitely the most helpful friends a person could wish for - the ones who can make a detailed itinerary when you're on vacation, and a shopping list when you're going to the grocery store. They are very particular about details, and love creating order out of chaos. Virgo is the best friend to have in an emergency, as they seldom lose their composure and can think their way out of most situations. Not just that, they will foresee the loopholes in the plans they make, and plug them in advance, so they make for meticulous planners. The downside of these perfectionist buddies is that sometimes they stress so much over the minutest detail, that they can drive their friends up the wall. They are not proponents of PDA; their affections are felt rather than seen, and they may be embarrassed by shows of appreciation.



LIBRA
Punctuality is definitely not a virtue where Libra is concerned. Not that it's their fault; they are merely victims of analysis paralysis. When they do eventually turn up, they will apologize with such grace and genuine regret that their friends will be hard put to stay mad at them. Smooth talkers with a positive take on everything under the sun, they can effortlessly charm their way into any situation. Resourceful and always ready to help, they are your best bet when you need something double-quick. And with the kind of bonds they form, their friends will never refuse them any favours. With their high levels of intellect and awareness, they are great friends to have and provide their friends with constant entertainment. Libra is a people's person, and alone time is totally not on their agenda. This may result in them being demanding of their friends' attention and time, but with the way they pamper their friends, who's going to complain? Swanky hotspots, dream vacations, designer threads, and A-list personalities – all these are an integral part of the Libra friendship plan. Friends swear by their taste in clothes, often hauling them off for shopping sprees.



SCORPIO
There is an aura of mystery that surrounds Scorpio, a quality that greatly intrigues their friends. They may be selective about opening up in matters close to their heart, and tend to hold back until they are sure their friends will not judge them. This also leads to frequent misunderstandings, as friends remain in the dark about the intensity of their feelings. Once friends have proved they are worthy of the Scorpio's affections, they can be assured of a companion for life. They are quite comfortable on their own, so they don't have many close friendships, but are possessive about the few they do. They are loyalty personified and will defend their friends come hell or high water, but they also expect a reciprocal allegiance. Forgive and forget is clearly not their motto and they will make a virtual note of any slight, so friends need to be doubly careful with their words and actions. They are scornful of flattery but have great respect for genuine praise, so when they appreciate something, you can be sure they mean it. With their secretive natures and intense emotions, Scorpio friends are anything but predictable.



SAGITTARIUS
Sagittarius is a sign that is fascinated by the very thought of learning, and any friend who can feed their eternal hunger for knowledge is a friend worth holding on to. Their interactions with their friends provide them with food for thought, and they keep an open mind so they can absorb everything they hear, see, and read. This is also the reason why they have a large and diverse set of friends. With their endless observations on culture and philosophy, Sagittarius can be an extremely interesting companion to have along on a journey. They get a high out of adventures so if you're game, they will take you on the ride of your life. Entertainment will be on the house when they are around, and friends will spend many side-splitting moments with these natural madcaps, even if the laughter is at their expense. Their love for the unique ensures they try out loads of hobbies and adventure sports, and needless to say, they will make friends there too. Friends can rely on Sagittarius blindly; they never hold a grudge, or tomtom a favour, and will be there for their friends when they need them irrespective of time or distance.



CAPRICORN
Capricorn is hardly the type to waste time on frivolities, as they are extremely clear of what they want and where they want to be. Often, they are so caught up in getting to their goals that they may come across as snooty, but this could not be further from the truth. Resourceful and capable, they will spare no expense when their friends need something. Their practical instincts kick in when they are asked for advice, and they can sit up all night with their friends to help them put their lives in order. They are not really the risk takers of the zodiac, and would happily trade an adventurous option for a tried and tested one. Although they are loners by nature, they manage to rustle up quite a few close relationships. Traditional and responsible, they have a very strong sense of the role they play in society, and are extremely dependable. Never one to wear emotions on the sleeve, Capricorn is a loyal friend and partner, and never goes back on a promise. They also have great respect for people who have come up the hard way, and are dedicated to their professions. With a fine sense of humour and their typical deadpan expressions, they manage to get away with biting sarcasm.



AQUARIUS
If you judge Aquarius by the number of friends they have, you would assume they are the most easygoing people to be with. This assumption is not far off the mark, but it is certainly circumstantial. In reality, they keep their cards extremely close to their chest, and it is very few people who have the privilege of sharing their secrets. They may be generous and caring individuals, who can go out of their way to help even strangers, but they can distance themselves from their loved ones in a flash. For someone with so many friends, Aquarius is strangely not desirous of being in the limelight. They would happily work behind the scenes when they see someone in need, and are embarrassed by demonstrations of gratitude. They love surprising their friends with little treats and expect nothing in return. The only prerequisite is that they should be the ones making the decisions, be it the cuisine for a night out, the colour of a shirt, or a weekend destination. Friends can safely assume they are headed for a good time, because Aquarius is blessed with impeccable taste and an eye for beauty. All will be well in paradise as long as their friends don't cling too tight or try to dispute their decisions; any restrictions or dissent will instantly get their hackles up.



PISCES
There's a whole new world that Pisces inhabits, and they often scuttle off there to sort out their thoughts. Caring and sensitive, they are the best people to turn to when you want to vent your frustrations or get advice on a new relationship. There isn't an iota of superficiality to the Pisces concern; they truly want to understand what you're feeling so that they can make you feel better with the appropriate response. Armed with hypersensitive intuition and a knack of knowing just what to say, they can be the best buddies ever. They will never complain when they are flooded with sob stories, and will patiently hear out every one, often offering pertinent advice. They expect their friends to tell them their troubles because they are extremely open with their emotions themselves. Their vulnerability may be their Achilles Heel however, as this opens them up to being manipulated or getting hurt. They are not superhuman after all; they have insecurities too, and need as much reassurance as anyone else. Once left to their own devices, they can surprise friends with their creative ideas, and make them see a dream world that takes their minds off their worries.


How your sun sign affects the way you fall in love.

Aries dives in with a thunderbolt of passion, and they won’t be slowed down for an instant. They’ll jump in with both feet, declare their undying love and let the chips fall where they may. Hopefully they’ll have picked a lover who likes being swept off their feet!

Taurus never moves fast. These folks like to take their time, so their neon-lit moment may take a while to catch fire. But once they’ve decided, they won’t be put off by any resistance or coyness from the apple of their eye -- they’ll stick around until they get what they want.

Gemini often hears bells and whistles, but they’re familiar with their own fickleness and may hold back until they’re sure it’s not just another passing whim. In the interim, they’ll chat so entertainingly that their potential lover will become smitten before long.

Cancer is definitely driven by their feelings ... but they’re also highly self-protective. They’ll approach their beloved cautiously and in the best crab-like fashion: sideways! This means that they’ll test the waters by introducing their new love interest to their family for approval before declaring their singular devotion.

Leo wears their heart on their sleeve. They certainly don’t like being rebuffed, but amid all their enthusiasm, they probably won’t consider that a possibility! They’ll shower their newfound love with compliments, expensive dinners and objets d’amour -- and expect a commitment within the week.

Virgo doesn’t go in for impulse decisions when it comes to love; rather, they’ll review their prospect with a somewhat detached eye as they try to spot any flaws. They’ll then likely persuade themselves that imperfections are a part of life and need to be accepted. And if the physical attraction is strong enough at the start, they’ll surely tumble head over heels.

Libra is known for their cool demeanor and indecisiveness, so they can often talk themselves out of love. They’ll weigh the pluses and minuses and think through all possible options -- and if their choice is still there after all this careful consideration, they might just allow themselves to fall hard.

Despite being a fixed sign, Scorpio can instantly go off the deep end when it comes to love. They’re quite intuitive and are rarely wrong about a prospective partner’s reactions. Conversely, they’re also very self-protective and insist on receiving positive feedback before laying their heart on the line.

Sagittarius is fiery to the point of recklessness, and rarely hesitates right out of the gate in a new relationship. In fact, it seems as if they have a guardian angel on their shoulder to make love happen the way they want. The Archer is also remarkably resilient, and always remembers that if this one doesn’t work out, the next one will.

Capricorn can be surprisingly sensual, but they’re also socially ambitious. Because of this, they may experience inner conflict about whether the object of their desire will be right for their lifestyle -- now and in the future. They’re not known to move quickly, and will instead give the relationship time to develop naturally.

Intimacy makes Aquarius nervous, so the prospect of a lifelong mate is daunting. The first thing they’ll probably do is introduce their new love interest to their social circle to see how they fit in; they’ll also flaunt their independence to see whether possessiveness will be an issue. Only then will they allow the relationship to grow -- and even then, gradually.

Pisces will know immediately when their dream of romance is standing right in front of them. But being forthcoming is not a Piscean strength, so like a true Water sign, they’ll do all they can to protect their insecurities. They’ll dance around and be elusive, and only when they feel secure will they make their feelings known.

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Attract true love your way

1: Envision the relationship you want to be in:

“Until you are able to see yourself living the life that you truly want, it will be difficult for you to create it.” “The One” offers a number of concrete exercises — such as creating a collage of lifelong dreams and writing the story of one’s life as if it were a fairy tale that ends with all of your wishes fulfilled — that helps the reader identify his or her personal vision of a truly satisfying relationship. “It was fun to imagine the ideal life that I wanted for myself,” Carly C. says. “I enjoyed thinking about my ‘dream’ soul mate, and then relaxing and letting it go rather than struggling and feeling anxious about whether he would ever enter my life.”

2: Release any toxic ties and let go of the past:

Relationships we form “have the capacity to nurture and inspire our growth” or to “block the experience and expression of love in our lives.” Identify “toxic ties” as attachments “that cause us to lose personal power.” These attachments can include prior romantic partners, friends or relatives, and when we don’t release these “toxic ties,” they can prevent us from moving forward with our love lives and keep us from attracting a partner who nurtures and supports us. When you “Practice” “Releasing Toxic Ties,” journal about questions they may have regarding this issue, including:

  • What relationship(s), if any, do I suspect may qualify as a ‘toxic tie’ for me?
  • What fears are dominating me in this relationship?
  • What boundaries could I set that would increase the health and wellness in this relationship?

3: Set an intention for your life:

We can create a “climate in which love can ‘miraculously manifest’” by following the first three steps for setting an intention:

  1. “The first step: to have a thought and/or belief in a particular possibility.”
  2. “The second step: to speak your intention out loud.”
  3. “The third step: to take actions that support the manifestation of your intention, and abstain from those that sabotage it.”
“In other words, I believe that finding love is possible for me, and I tell those people who are capable of seeing that possibility as well (and probably even those I’m dating) that I’m committed to finding ‘The One.’ Then I do that which is consistent with that intention as well as refraining from that which is not.” The fourth step of setting an intention is letting go of the results once you’ve done the work outlined in the first three steps. In other words, now it’s time to relax and let life happen to you.

4: Write a love letter to yourself:

Imagine that you are your ideal partner and put aside a quiet half hour to write a love letter addressed to yourself. What would your partner love and notice about you? How would that person express his or her caring for you? Expect to feel resistance toward completing this exercise, but push through and see what you might learn about yourself from your letter and what your ideal relationship and partner would look like.

It is very rewarding and very eye-opening. It is all about you being ready; it’s about being in the right head space, rather than just the number of people you meet.”

5: Make a welcoming space for love in your life:

Take up a challenge to go through their homes and evaluate whether they’re welcoming environments or not. “Make a list of at least five things you can alter in your home to create a more welcoming environment for an intimate partner,”

“Add to that one or two things you do to alter your schedule so that there is some breathing room in your life to explore new relationships.”




Signs you are in
Love

Love. We all have been in love at least
once in our lives. And we all know that it does something to us.
Our body
language changes, we feel happier than usual, the world does not feel like a
hell hole anymore, and we find ourselves smiling randomly at odd hours at random
people. Love can do wonderful things to you and some of the obvious signs of
being in love are listed below.
1. She is ALWAYS on your mind
No matter
what you do or where you are, that one person will always be on your mind. It is
like they have hijacked your mind space and continue to dominate the area week
after week. In the beginning you might take this to be an obsession or even
infatuation, but if the dominance persists for a prolonged period, you can be
sure you are in love.
2. Ms. Perfect
Ever feel that she cannot do anything
wrong? That she is the one person who wouldn’t as much as hurt a fly and is
incapable of causing grief and harm to anyone on this planet? Ever find
yourself thinking that she is the best blend of talent and beauty, of compassion
and passion? If the answers to all the above is yes, you are in love!
3. Your
playlist = romantic songs
Our playlist suggests a lot about our personality.
It does not simply mirror our taste in music, but it reflects our current state
of mind as well. So if your playlist is full of love songs, then it is one major
sign of you being in love.
4. You want to spend ALL your time with her
If
you are going through a phase of wanting to meet and spend time with only one
person, then you are bitten by the love bug. People in love often don’t
feel like meeting friends/family. They simply want to spend all their time with
the person they love. If you are going through something similar, it does not
mean you are some crazy obsessive person, but it means that you want to get to
know her better and be around her all the time. So if you find yourself making
plans with her and only her every weekend, then you are in love.
5. You’re
willing to better yourself for her
For very few people in this world we are
willing to change or better ourselves. The obvious entries in this list of
people are close family members and a friend or two. If you find a girl (who is
not just your best friend) in this list then you know you are in love. If you
want to better yourself, be the best human you can possibly be for one girl then
you are definitely in love with her.


There is a difference between a "Nice Guy" and a "Good Man," as was recently brought to my attention. In a previous blog, I tried to pinpoint the characteristics of a "Nice Guy" (since I've been successful at bypassing him in life thus far), but a "Good Man" goes above and beyond our general idea of Mr. Nice Guy. His chivalry and actions, rather than words (or promises), define him as a quality human being. He's like the Platinum Card of men created in this world, and I would love to get an upgrade from my poor credit history.

So, here is my updated version of the ideal man (although, even a "nice guy" would be an upgrade from the emotionally unavailable men I keep getting issued with):

A Good man:

  • sends you warm wishes, kind words, and his best intentions because he truly cares for you. Or, he'll "say it like it is," because he cares about you.
  • takes care of his family because it's the honorable thing to do. He is a good father and provider. If he has to earn money collecting recyclables by digging in trash cans, he will. He will roll up his sleeves and shovel manure to be able to put food on the table.
  • makes you feel loved. His actions speak louder than words.
  • would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it, or let you ride on his back as he takes you over the hurdles.
  • would give his life for the security of his family, or even his country. He gets upset when a soldier is discriminated against because of his sexual orientation. He makes an effort to teach his children about tolerance and compassion-- that we are all just people in this world.
  • doesn't need to sleep with hundreds of women to feel like a man. He has perfected the skills of pleasing the one woman he makes a connection with, and can turn away countless others who vie for the spot.
  • will take the high road, but would become the Tasmanian Devil to protect those he loves. He is the tamed lion you can lean on, but isn't ashamed to put on an apron to cook a feast.
  • does what is right, even if it's the hardest choice.

I want to dedicate this to a good man who, with a few short messages, breathed life back into my sails. With his warmth and compassion, he showed me that I don't miss being with someone so much as I long for the feeling of being thought of, cared about, and appreciated, most of all. The cinders are still smoldering in my heart, and I now know that I should never give up hope. Love is the most precious gift of this life. The fire in my heart will burn again. Thanks to all the good men out there who make a woman feel like a lady.

To all the other hopeful romantics: don't ever give up hope. As long as you're still breathing, life is forever changing before your eyes. You never know what tomorrow will bring.

Girls are taught a lot of stuff growing up: If a guy punches you he likes you. Never try to trim your own bangs. And someday you will meet a wonderful guy and get your very own happy ending.
Every movie we see, every story we're told implores us to wait for it, this third act twist: the unexpected declaration of love, the exception to the rule.
But sometimes we're so focused on finding our happy ending, we don't learn how to read the signs. How to tell the ones who want us from the ones who don't, the ones who will stay and the ones who will leave.
And maybe this happy ending doesn't include a wonderful guy. Maybe it's you, on your own, picking up the pieces and starting over. Freeing yourself up for something better in the future. Maybe the happy ending is just moving on.
Or maybe the happy ending is this: Knowing that all the unreturned phone calls and broken-hearts, through the blunders and misread signals, through all the pain and embarrassment... you never, ever, gave up hope.

If you're the gal who doesn't need anything (or acts like she doesn't), the kind of guy you want will NOT pick …

Needy women attract good men.

"Low-maintenance" women attract jerks…or no men at all. Is this counter to what you've always thought?
Did you think that the less you expected from a man, the more he'd like you?

Well, consider this: A Good Man - one who is confident, mature and relationship-minded - wants to give to a woman and make her happy. He needs to know that you need him and that he's enhancing your already-great life.
A good man also wants to know that you respect and love yourself. He does not want to be completely responsible for your happiness. (That's why I said he wants to "enhance" your life, not "be" your life.)

Now, say you're the gal who doesn't need anything (or at least doesn't act like you do). Mr. Good Man will NOT pick you as a partner. He may sleep with you…but he won't marry you. If you don't leave room for him to be your hero, and you don't show that you know you're worthy of him, he will leave before you can say "Why didn't he call?"

On the other hand, let's say that you graciously receive his compliments and show enthusiastic appreciation for the big and little things he does for you. Maybe you occasionally ask for his advice and let him open the pickle jar. You also make and keep boundaries, expect him to keep his word, and expect to be treated special. That, along with your kindness to him, tells Mr. Good Man that you're relationship material.

You're able to welcome him into your life, and you're confident in who you are, what you want, and how to get it. Isn't it funny? All this time we thought being low maintenance got the guy. Actually, that was in high school.

Now, as a grownup woman looking to share her life with a grownup man, not expecting anything only gets the guy who doesn't want to give you anything. So here's some homework to help you decide where you stand with this.

Look back on previous relationships (short or long) and answer these questions: Were there any good guys who might have gotten away because you acted like you didn't need him and/or didn't seem to have any expectations of him?

~Are the men you're attracting the Good Guys? Are they givers or are they takers? ~Do you know your boundaries, and do you stick to them?

~How well do you show him that you respect yourself? If a cute guy asks you out for Friday night on Friday morning, do you accept?

When he doesn't call or shows up late, do you tell him it's okay because you don't want to scare him away? (I think he gets one free pass on these, btw.) When he's telling you he's too busy to see you week after week, are you still hanging on?

~And…how is this working for you?

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

A Lot Like Love Script - Dialogue Transcript

Voila! Finally, the A Lot Like Love script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the Ashton Kutcher and Amanda Peet movie.

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A Lot Like Love Script

Awesome. Hey, does Mom know you drive like that? Whatever, OK. Can you get your stuff? I'm missing . You know, you're lucky you have all that gear in your mouth, 'cause they're gonna need your teeth to identify your charred remains. - Shut up! You're such a dick! - Bye, Nicole. - ... time apart. That's all. - Where is this coming from? You can come, all right? It's not... Never mind. You don't want me to come, I'm not coming. - Fine. Then I want you out. Bye! - Am I a partner or am I not? You don't support me. You don't support me and my band. I support the band. I love the band. Just get in the car. Don't hurry back. Come on! You missed a spot right here. Can I clear these for you, sir? Will you be wanting any more peanuts? I think they have another crate in the galley. Thanks. Oh, dear. All right, then. I'll just be getting you a towel. Oh, dear, I'm... Oh, I'm so sorry. I'm sorry. I'm fine, thank you. There's towels in here. So I don't really need... - Everything all right, sir? - Every... Yeah. Everything's good. Thanks. Your attention. Please. There has been a luggage carousel change for flight . It will now be on carousel four. Don't. I'm Oliver. - I just thought we'd chat ab... - Blah, blah, blah. - See, it's ruined. - What's ruined? Our little secret. Actually, I think the stewardess was kind of onto us, so... Well, she'll have to be killed. - I'm Oliver. - You keep saying that. Wow. You don't make it easy for a guy. I think I made it pretty easy for ya, Oliver. So, what's Bon Jovi do? - Who? - The boyfriend. Ex-boyfriend. Yeah, I noticed that. So, what happened there? What, are we friends now? I'd say we're a little bit more than friends. Bon Jovi get a big record contract or somethin'? His name's not Bon Jovi. Oh. He plays guitar. Everyone plays guitar. You play guitar? No. Strike two. Strike two? What was strike one? Would you like to sit next to your girlfriend? Thank you very much. I'd love to. So, what's your deal, Oliver? You in New York on business? Me? Oh, uh... Well, thank you for asking. No, actually I'm here visiting my brother. He's a lawyer. Well, he's going to be. He's in law school, so... Is that what you wanna do, too? I don't know. I just finished school. Don't people usually graduate in June? Yeah. It's almost a year ago. You still don't have a job? What are you, my mom? I don't know, when you look at me, do you see your mom? - What sign are you? - What sign am I? Cancer. Strike three. Thanks. It's Emily. I'd have never guessed Emily. Don't get mugged. Nice to meet you too, Oliver. I'm Carol. I've heard a lot about you. I'm sorry, I thought you were... Yeah. Thank you very much. - Where'd it go? - What? My jacket. It was right there. What jacket? I ain't seen no jacket. What? What can I get for ? ? Dollars? You know, kissing a smoker is like licking an ashtray. Really? What's screwing one like? - You stalking me? - Yes. Oh, somebody stole my jacket. What are you doing? You wanna do something? What, are we friends now? Ah! Here she is. - I thought you were using the ladies'. - I was. But, um... I just came out to get some air. Hi, I'm Brent, Emily's father. Hi, Oliver. - Christine. - My stepmother. So, you ready for some Guggenheim? You know what? Can I... Would you mind if I skipped the museum? - Oh, Em, Christine took off work. - I know. I'm sorry, it's just... Would you mind if I tell them? No, not at all. Go ahead. Oliver is getting some test results back today, and he was just wondering if I could go with him. It's a scary time. It's OK. - So... It won't take long. - Oh, don't you worry about that. You take as long as you need. I'm sure everything will turn out fine. You'll see. Good luck. - I'll see ya later? - OK. Thanks. You know, stuff like that's not even funny. You only get one chance to make a first impression. What do you care what my dad thinks? What if we hit it off, become a thing or something? - What was that? - You and I would never become a thing. Oh! OK, you really think pretty highly of yourself, don't you? First of all, why would I get mixed up with a guy who I know firsthand will jump into an airplane bathroom with the first girl that comes a-knockin'? That was with you! You don't wanna get mixed up with me because I slept with you? Second of all, you're not even close to being my type. Well, I'm not lookin' for a girlfriend anyway, so... And thirdly, it turns out you might be gay. I mean, I want a girlfriend. Whatever. Just first things first, you know? - What things? - I don't know. Make a plan and get all my ducks in line. You mean ducks in a row? - Yes, I mean ducks in a row. - Well, what ducks are those? Like the normal kinda ducks. Like, job, career, house, future. And what? Then the girl of your dreams will just come and find you? Yep. I'll find her. We'll find each other. Don't worry about me and girls, OK? I do all right. Here. What's that? Stop. Get outta here. You're not unattractive. You do realize it's the middle of the afternoon, right? Mm-hm. Two more? You know what? I still got stuff to do today, so... So do I. You know what? Make 'em doubles. They are doubles. . You know what? I got it. - I know. - You know. You know what? I don't mind paying, but I hate the fact that you assume that I'm paying. That's just... I mean, at least make a move. Like, make the reach for it or something. What if you don't get your ducks in a row? I'll get my ducks in a row. In a line. What if it takes years? It's not gonna take years. It's gonna take five years. Six, maybe. Max. You don't even have a job. - You don't even have an inkling of a job. - See, that's not true. I'm kinda interested in all the stuff going on with the Internet. Well, that's good. I hear that's gonna be huge. - It will be. - I'm sure. - Are you being sarcastic? - No! I think you're gonna be beating away chicks with a stick. Do you really think that six years from now, a guy like me, with a job, a house, a car - a nice car - and a future, you think I'm gonna have a problem findin' somebody to fall in love with me? Oh, I think you're gonna have a big problem. You... What are you doing? All right. I am writing down my parents' phone number. - You live with your parents? - No. Yes. But not in six years, I won't. What does six years have anything to do with it? Yeah, well, if you let me finish, it's my whole... it's my whole point. Six years from now, you call this phone number, my parents will answer the phone. You ask 'em how to reach me. They'll give you the number. Then you call my house, and when my beautiful wife answers the phone, then you can ask her where to send the bucks you owe me. bucks? I thought you were gonna be some hotshot business guy. Fine. . - big ones. - it is. Whoa. Any time before Christmas. - I'm saving my film. - For what? For your trip? This is your trip. It's happening right now. Don't. Be careful. I got it for Christmas, so don't... Oh, no. You're not shooting me. Oh. All the places I've traveled. Nice. Mom's gonna love that one. Look alive. Look, act really natural in your surrounding. Look sexy. Let's see Ollie being sexy. Ooh, I like it. There you go. That's good. Yeah! Make love to the tree. Yeah! Now give it to me. - Give me the camera. - "Please." Would you give me the camera? - Are you done? - You're out of film. No. - How did you shoot a whole roll? - You're very shootable. Did I not just say I'm saving the film? Hey. - Did you get the right film? - I don't know. - speed? - I don't know, I just got film. - Was there change? - Shut up. Give me that. I gotta go. OK. - So... - Don't. You'll ruin it. That was, uh... That was pretty good. Pretty good? All right, awesome. - Mm-hm. - Mind-blowing. Out of this world. Is that working for ya? - Yeah. - Yeah? All right. - Where are you going? - I gotta work. I'm sorry. Oh, my God, are you serious? I thought I was terrible. OK, wait, let me just get a pen. Hold on. Honey. OK, go ahead. Uh-huh. Is that the Valley? OK. No, am I gonna be late? OK, OK. I will. I will. OK, thank you. OK. Bye. I got it. I got it! You... what? You got the part? No, I got a callback. But still! It's one of those low-budget independent films, but who cares? Sweetie, will you just run my lines with me before I go? OK, what do you think? I don't wanna look too desperate, even though I am. What are you doing? I'm going. Honey, you don't have to go, I'm going. - You can have two whole hours here. - No, Em. I mean... I'm going. I'm sorry. - Martin, please, listen to me. - Let go, Alexa. It can't end this way, Martin, not like this. You should've thought of that before, Alexa. Don't turn your back on me, Martin. You owe me more than that. I don't have anymore to give, Alexa. You've taken it all. - I'm sorry, just... Look at me, Martin... - OK, thank you. Sorry, I just lost my place. Sorry. Emily, Emily, it's... It's very, very good. Just try and keep in mind how much you love him. - Martin? - Yeah. - OK. - He's the love of her life, OK? So how would that make her feel if he was leaving her? - Desperately unhappy? - Exactly. Just one more thing. Try and keep in mind she's a vampire. OK, here we go. And action. You're better off. That's what I think. Of course she's better off. Dumps you right before New Year's. It's awful. I didn't want to say anything to you while you were still seeing him... - Here, Dallas. ...but it's always gotta be about him. Well, I didn't see Peter that way at all. He could be too nice. Yeah, I guess you're right. But she's still better off. - Oh, she is much better off. - She's better off. When it's over, it's over. - You're coming tomorrow, aren't you, Em? - She's coming. Hey, how about a blind date? I know someone. - You can't take a blind date to New Year's. - Why? Why? Because it's a blind date. You don't roll the dice on New Year's. Well, you don't go to New Year's alone either. - Why not? I'm going alone. - Well, that's you. - And what's that supposed to mean? - I'm just sayin'. The point is, is that it's New Year's. And you know, date or no date, you just don't spend New Year's alone. Don't. She quit. Hi, is David there? Hi, is Chris there? Hi, I was looking for Frank. Yeah. No, most people... most normal people have plans, you know, being that it's New Year's and all, but thanks anyway. Do you happen to know if he... if he'll be back later or? Oh. What's your name? Hello, Martin residence. Hello? Hello? Hey... He-hello? Hi. Is Oliver there? Yes, just a second. Oliver! - Yeah?! - Telephone! Hello? - Hello? Oliver? - This is. This is Emily. I don't know if you remember me. - Emily, New York Emily? - Yeah. - Hello? - I got it, Ellen. - Hello? - I got it, Ellen. OK. God. I didn't know. Sorry. What a goofball, huh? You still there? Yeah, yeah. I'm here. So what's up? No, I was just... I was just wondering... I just came across your number all of a sudden and I was just thinking to myself... You know, "Wow, I wonder what Oliver's doing." You know, I know that you're probably busy tonight, but I was just wondering if you wanted to grab a coffee this afternoon. - Sure. - So, really? - Oliver. - I'm on the phone, Ellen. I know. When you gettin' off? I'm expecting a call. You got a pager, Ellen. - I know. But I can't talk on a pager. - Ellen, get off the phone! You are such a dick! Get off the phone, Ellen! Mom, tell Ellen to get off the phone. - Ellen! - Hello? Sorry about that. You still there? Yeah. Uh, where are you? I'll come over. - Now? - Yes. Why don't I... Why don't I come over? - Hello? - Hello. It's me. Hey. The gate's broken, so just give it a jiggle and then just push. - Hi. - Hi. - I'm Emily. - I'm Oliver. You're not Oliver. Ahh! That's it? I thought you'd at least invite him in. You owe me ten dollars. I knew he wasn't you. You're not that good-looking. - She didn't say that. - Wait, what did he say? What did he tell you I said? I said you were good-looking. - Told you. - That's what I said. You... - He's a little... - He's saying you're crazy. Yeah, I got that. Did she honk? Why? My wife. I'm going. - Bye. - Bye. Bye. - Hi. - Hi. - You look different. - So do you. - But, like, good different. - You, too. I like your hair. Thank you. I'm still signing. Why? I don't know. I'm stopping. OK. Your brother screen all your dates? This is a date? Can I get you anything to drink? A tea or a soda? - I'm good, thanks. - Just gonna grab a beer. I can't believe you just assumed that this was what this was about. You can't... You can't believe I assumed that what was about the what? Because I'm not the same girl you met three years ago. I mean, I'm the same girl, but it's not at all the same situation. Right. I understand. I'm not one of those girls who needs to sleep with someone after every stupid breakup just to prove she's still got it. I... Yeah. What are you doing? I am looking for your crazy pills. You know, they have to be around here somewhere for moments like these, right? That's not funny. What if I really was crazy? Have you eaten today? How can you live in LA and not have a car? I had a car, then I sold it. I needed the capital for my business. That's right. The plan. The ducks. It's all coming back to me now. Only two and a half more years until you're rich. That's right. Is your beautiful wife gonna live in your parents' basement with you? - I don't live with my parents. - Just visiting? No, I was just pickin' some stuff up 'cause I'm moving. "Diaper-rush-dot-com"? That's what it says. We sell diapers on the Internet. I thought the whole Internet thing was done already. - Just need a good business plan - Diapers? So, how's Bon Jovi? Does he still rock? Who? Oh, him. He switched bands and moved to Seattle. Nice. Hope he knows how to steam milk and make those little chocolate shavings. Big talk coming from a diaper salesman. Oh, OK. And the latest breakup? What's he do? - Is he a baseball player or a cosmonaut? - Who said I had a breakup? You did. In your kitchen during your hypoglycemic rant. So? Spill it. Who's the guy? I'm not telling you. Did you dump him? No. He dumped you. - I'm not gonna talk about it. - OK. Fine. Then I'm not talkin' at all. - You're not talking? - You ain't gettin' boo outta me. Fine, I'm not talking either. Are you OK? OK, fine. I'll tell you. Mmm. My brother's deaf, Em. I can go days without talking. Can we have the check, please? - I met him in class. - Yeah? - You went back to school? - Acting class. Ah, he's an actor. Wow, actors. That's like one rung up from musicians. He was a writer. Is a writer. Hm. Hi. Could I get a coffee? - Mm-hm. - Just very black. - After you. - Oh, sorry. Go ahead. - Frappuccino, please. - All right. I believe the question was who dumped whom? He left me. - I got it. - No, I got it. No. But I appreciate the reach. The acting classes are really paying off, but I got it. Shut up, I got it. So what are your plans? - Plans for what? - Tonight. It is New Year's. Yeah. I'm not a really big New Year's guy. - Bunch of amateurs getting drunk. - Yeah. Yeah. - Cringy people wearing those party hats. - Ah! The hats. Lame. - I know of a party. - Really? Let's go. You got more clothes in your trunk than I got in my whole closet. Try this. Nice. Is this Bon Jovi's? Am I supposed to act like I'm some big Hollywood-producer type or something? Just be yourself. Except maybe don't mention the whole diaper thing. Hey, Emily. I gotta ask you somethin'. - Hey, do you mind? - Sorry. What? What do you have to ask me? - Well, what was strike one? - What? In New York. Strike two was that I didn't play guitar. Strike three was that I was born under the wrong star sign. What was strike one? Strike one was that I had to make the first move. I got strike one before we even met? You can't get strike one before you step up to the plate. You drive. - I introduced myself. - What? In New York. I introduced myself. That's not a move? - Who called who today? - I didn't have your number. You never asked. You came! And with a young man in tow. This is Michelle and Michelle's fiancé, Michael. Hi. Oliver. I sell diapers. - Well, it's nice to meet you. - Yeah. - Hello, ladies. - Oh, my God! Look at you. - Get you a drink? - I'm good, thanks. I think I'll get one. Uh-uh. You are not getting off that easy. He's an old friend. I wish I had an old friend that looked like that. He's gorgeous. Come on, give it up. Uh-oh. Very carefully, I want you to move backwards in the direction of the bar. Hello? Ellen, it's me. What do you want, Oliver? Listen, I'm at this big Hollywood party and I just ran into that... the white rapper guy you like. Eminem? No way! So listen. So I'm sitting at the bar, right? And we're talking. And outta nowhere he starts running his hand up and down my leg. Happy New Year, Ellen. You're such a dick, Oliver! - Thank you. - Eminem's here? Who's he talking to? Her? Some guy. - Now he's talking to her. - She just kissed him. - Kissed who? - Peter. She's kissing Peter. Is he kissing her back? I'm sorry, I couldn't hear you. It sounded like you said you sell diapers. There you are! Come on. Put your hands on my ass. That'll really get him. Do you want me to put my hands on your ass? - You all right? - Yeah. I'm gonna go... I'm gonna go to the ladies' room. I'll be right back. Come on in here, y'all! 'Cause this is New Year's, and y'all know how this goes. Here we go. It's time for the countdown. ... ... ! Happy New Year! - Clearly... - Shh! - Clearly, you're not a fan of... - Shh! - You're cl... - I'm serious. My neighbors are, like, flip-out kind of people. - Ooh! - Ooh! - OK, that's enough. - Having a problem? Very serious. - You OK? - I'm fine. Oliver. You've been robbed. - I'm moving. - You are? Yeah. I told you. You did? It's official. The power's off. When did you tell me? Earlier. My business. It's in San Francisco. When are you leaving? Tomorrow. - Ollie. - Yeah? Ah, nice. Thank you. Hey, I took this. Yeah, I know. You framed it. - Yeah, I liked it. - You framed my picture. It's a good picture. Wow. Just when I'm starting to like you, you're moving away. - Can I tell you something? - Mm-hm. I think that... that it's time that... I think it's time that I stop... being somebody's... girlfriend. Hold on one second. Just one sec. Don't move. Emily? Emily? You OK? You gonna throw up? Hey, baby. I'm home. Sorry I'm late. I got hung up at the office. On the phone with some bean-counters from Huggies. - Did you remember the wine? - The what? The wine. I forgot. You know what? - I'll get it right now. - Uh-uh. Don't bother, I already picked it up. Why'd you ask me if I got it in the first place? Because I knew you wouldn't remember that I asked you. I knew you'd forget it. Well, that's something of a self-fulfilling prophecy then, huh? You know what, Oliver? You're never here. And even when you are here, you're still not here. I'm here right now. You seen my red shirt? - I can't do it anymore, Ollie. - Can't do what? This. What are you trying to say? I don't know, Ollie, I just... I think we need to take a break. - Hi. Do you mind if I just? - Oh, I'm sorry. I was... I was gonna get that. - Well, there's a bunch more. - Right. - You wanna trade? - No, thanks, I'm gonna take this one. Aha. So I see you knew it was the import. - Very sneaky. Very sly. - It's got the acoustic B-side. Yes, and a bonus track. So you see my dilemma. I can't possibly allow you to walk out of this store with the last copy. I'm not just gonna walk out. I'm gonna pay for it first. Wait a minute. Don't I know you? Oh, jeez, spare me the pickup line. Here. No, it wasn't a pickup line. I do know you. Michelle's wedding. Michelle Foster. - I went to school with her husband. - Oh. Yeah, wait. Ben something. That's right. Ben Miller. That's right. And you are... ...Emily. - Here. - No, I couldn't. - Come on, just take it. - Really, it's yours. No, just take it. Seriously, I feel bad. Take it. - It's yours. - You know you want it. - I do want it. - Take it. Here. - Really? - Yeah. Can't believe you just took it. Airport. Yeah. Dude. Dude, this is what I want. Exactly like this. All black like Batman. - Very cool. - Yep. - What are you doin'? - Test-driving. Hop in the back, dude. Yo, you should get one, too, like Batman and Robin. Except without the tights. It's like... Where you gonna park it? This thing? Wherever I want. We're not in the money yet. You heard your brother, all right. I mean, we wow 'em in New York, it's a lock. Come on, hop in. You know what? I'm gonna stick around here and finish some stuff up. Would you relax, please? Dude, take a step back, man. You're startin' to depress me. Go take a weekend off. Do somethin' for yourself, all right? Beautiful. - Gorgeous. - Come on, Hailey. Wait. Hailey! Hailey, hold on. Sweetie. Oh, my God, are you guys kidding? Get a room. Oh, I can't help it, he's so hot. Hi. Emily. Oh, thank God you can't get pregnant when you're pregnant. Hi. - So, you and Ben went on a little date? - Yeah. We had lunch. It was nice. - That's all I'm gonna get outta you, isn't it? - Yeah. Well, then I should probably get back to work. - Bye, hon. - Bye, sexy. - See ya. - Bye. Lunch? What's the matter? You don't like him? Why do you say that? Just 'cause we didn't jump right into the sack? What's jumpin' in the sack? It's a game people play at picnics, honey. Hey. I do weddings, head shots, baby showers - you know, for the money. But I met a girl at a party, she owns a gallery, and she said she might show my work there, so... That's really cool. How'd you do that? You leave the shutter open. The hard part's staying still, otherwise you're just a blur like the cars in the background. I'm gonna go splash some water on my face. So make yourself at home. Wait, he just landed on your doorstep? Honey, that's perfect. Don't get excited, he lives miles away. Emily. Let's not get picky. And I couldn't look less sexy. Oh. Stop it. You're gorgeous. - Has he put the moves on you yet? - He's not the type. Someone's gonna have sex. Shh! Will you stop it! I gotta go. Wish me luck. You don't need it. Call me. - Thank you. - You're welcome. I mean, she owned a business, right? Like, selling antiques. And she used to work for the mayor's office as an advisor. - But she said she didn't like it. So... - Wow, two careers already. Yeah. So I thought that she would understand, you know, the kinda work that you gotta put in when you're first startin' out. But... She said that she couldn't be number three or number four on someone's list of priorities. She said she could be number two, but not if number one was selling diapers. Hi. It's me calling to see how things are going. This is... Hi. Hello? It's a work-related call. I'll just be one second. Yes, can you get the? Please figure out if the negatives are gonna be ready by tomorrow. - What?! - How's it going? - It's not. - It'll be fine. As long as you're not wearing that orange sweatshirt. Don't call back here. Sorry about that, I just... - Where are you going? - What's your stance on pancakes? I'm pro pancakes. Do you know what you're gonna have yet? I just can't... I can't decide what to get. Come on, Ollie, you gotta just let it go. Smile. You're here with me. There it is. That's the one. Hi. Oh, my God, Gina, hi! How are you? - I'm good, how are you? - I'm good. It's been such a long time. Really long, yeah. - I've been meaning to call you. - Me too. I was hoping that we could actually get together and talk a bit. - Yeah, that would be great. - It'd be good. Do you have a coupla bucks for the waitress? Emily. Hi. - Hey. - Uh, it's... - How's everything? How are you? - I'm good. - Yeah? You're good? - Yeah. Oh. Great. I was gonna sneak on by, but then I thought, "I saw you, so you probably saw me and..." Yeah, no, it's good that you both said hi. I knew that she'd be fine with it. I mean, it's been a long time. Yeah, no, I'm glad you sa... - Hi. - Hey. - Oliver. - Peter. - Oh. Oliver. - Hey. Good to see you again. Um, you know, we should probably go if we're gonna catch that... Oh. You're right. - Emily, take care. - Yeah, take care. It was good to see you. - Bye. - Nice meeting you! Oh, I'm starvin'. - Let's get outta here. - OK. All right. Come on. Let it go. Smile. You're with me. Shut up. Get off the road, grandma! Come on. Let it go. Smile, you're with me. No. Where we goin'? We're headin' north. I've been killin' myself at work. Nights, weekends. Even at home. Well, Bridget's home. See, I moved in with her. That was my big mistake right there. I shoulda stuck with the plan. I mean, the plan was working. You know, the irony of it is that Bridget actually loves plans. We used to go on these trips. She would plan everything down to, like, the very last detail. I mean, like, including the gas station that we were gonna stop at. I remember this one time... ...we were in Ashland, right? We were at this B&B station, right? And it starts raining, right? And I'm not talkin' about regular rain. It was like torrential-downpour rain. So Bridget comes up with this great idea, right? Park the car in the car wash. Because who's gonna wash their car when it's raining? Come on. Do you want something? Just... just pick something. Did you buy the whole store? Want some pie? You want some Cheetos? Oh, look at the moon. Let's pull over. - Did you love him? - Peter? No. Maybe a little. Do you love Bridget? - Yeah, I guess so. - Well, do you or don't you? I thought I did. Well, if it wasn't love, it was a lot like it. OK, now I don't know. Sounds stupid when I say it out loud. Honestly, if you're not willing to sound stupid, you don't deserve to be in love. - Take this. - What? What was that? - What? - That. I didn't hear anything. Oh, my God! Oh! Oh, my God. Are you OK? Ollie, are you all right? OK, I'm freezing... - Whoa, you just looked. - No, I didn't. - You said you weren't gonna look. - I didn't look. Go. I looked. - Ooh, looking good. - Shut up. Ooh, very nice. You're just taking advantage of me right now. Come on. OK, the shutter's gonna stay open for seconds. - You have to keep very still, OK? - OK. - Are you ready? - Ready. Ooh! Ow! Ow! Ooh, it's cold. - Hi. - No moving. - You're moving. - I can't help it. Folks, can I talk to you out here for a second? Folks. Folks, this is a national park. Why don't you get back in your clothes, back in your car and back on the highway. Have a nice day. I gotta go. OK. So anyway, we got this big VC meeting in New York. Gotta put on this big dog and pony show. - You know what VC is, right? - No. It's venture capital. It's like a big influx of cash, to really help us grow our business. It sounds exciting. - I'll grab this. - I got it, I got it. Well... You got my number. And you've got mine. Yes, I do. So I'll let you know how things go... in New York. Oh, yeah, yeah. Good. I've still got some... some, like, feelings to sort through. - About... - Bridget? Yeah. I didn't forget. It's "Bridget." - I... It's... - It's OK. - Is it? - Yeah. I met someone. You met someone? Yeah, I mean, it's not like we're getting married or anything, but... Wait, I'm... I'm confused. This... this is someone different? Not the writer guy? Yeah, no, a different guy. A new guy. A different guy? What? I don't... You know, it's... Thank you. So... Don't. You'll ruin it. Get outta here, I'm sick of you. Pitch and go. Pitch and go, keep up the pace. It's not a big deal. I'm sorry. It actually is quite a big deal. But don't go too fast. Ollie, you get really jittery when you go too fast. And I need to make sure that you don't speed through the whole thing in such a way that nobody understands exactly what you're saying. Because we invested a lot of time, and everything that we're that we're do... Jeet-o, I need you to shut up. All right? - This is exactly what I'm talkin' about. - You're driving me crazy. So... ...the baby... The... Client. The client inputs the child's data and the baby actually tracks its growth. So when it's time to move up to a bigger size... There it is. Bam. Just on your doorstep. No hassle, no fuss. Does the baby have a name? Does the baby have a name? Yes. What were we saying for the baby's name? Freddy. Freddy. - Doesn't have to be Fred. - Gabe... was another choice that we came up with. Gabe the babe. My point is, is that there are babies born every hour. That's babies a day. And somebody's gotta figure out where to put all that shit. I wanna be that guy. babies an hour. Wouldn't that be babies a day? Yes. It was good, Ollie. You were great. I mean, there was that one little thing, but I don't think it was a big deal. How about you? You think it was good? Great. It's mine. - Hey, I'm Jeeter. How ya doin'? - Hi. - Hello? - Ollie? - Hi. - Are you still in New York? Yep. Can you hold on one second? It's bad reception right here. Found it. How does it look? Looks good. - She was young, huh? - Yeah. What kind of flowers did you get? Blue. That's perfect. Today's her birthday. Talk to me. I don't know what to say. Doesn't matter. All right. There's... There's this kid, OK? And he's in his backyard and he's digging a hole. And the neighbor lady looks over the fence and says, "What you doing over there, little Johnny?" And the kid looks really sad and he says, "Well, my goldfish died. "And so I'm having a funeral for it." And the lady says, "Well, that's an awfully big hole for a goldfish." And little Johnny says. "Well, that's because he's inside your stupid cat." You know, that's terrible. Thank you. Final call for Flight to Los Angeles. This flight is now closing. Excuse me, are you traveling with us to Los Angeles, sir? She lives in Los Angeles and my work is in San Francisco. So, that's... And look, if this VC money comes in, we're gonna be swamped anyway, so... But it's like, that's just... How can I be there for her if I don't even have my thing figured out? You know? I can't. And I was clear with her right from the top that... Like, the first day that we met I told her that I had to have my things, my work and stuff that... So you won't be traveling with us to Los Angeles then? No. OK. - Hi. - Hi. - Hi. - Hi. - I'm Jeeter. - I'm Natalie. - Nice to meet you, Natalie. - Good to meet you, too. You know, in about hours I'm gonna be rich. - Really? - Yeah. You from New York? - No, I'm from LA. - OK. Did I mention I was gonna be rich? - You did, actually. - Yeah? - Yeah. - You like that? It's... It's interesting. Natalie, what would you do with . million dollars, hypothetically? - Should we check it? - Check it. Does it work? There's a dial tone. Maybe we should call them. No. They said Friday afternoon. It's still Friday afternoon. But it's not Friday afternoon in New York. - Seriously, we should just give 'em a call. - They'll call. We don't wanna look desperate. Hello? Diaper... It's not... Which? Hello? There. Hello? Diaperush. This is Oliver speaking. Yeah. Right. Right. OK, so... We'll talk to you next week then. Thank you. - We got it. - Oh! Oh! We got it, baby! We got it! Oh, yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! That is one special lady. I'm gonna miss her. Well, no one can say we didn't try, right? - Just need the keys. - Oh! Yeah. Hey, can I hang on to the key chain? - They're, like, bucks. - You serious? Yeah. Aw, keep it. - Thanks. - Yeah. You need a ride? Just gonna clear some stuff outta my office. This was fun. Hey, you come to LA, give me a call. Yeah, definitely. Does the artist ever come in here? Most days. You just missed her, actually. Hi. Back again? Yep. Chris. Not so far. Just come back. There you go. I... Just don't say anything, 'cause I'll lose my nerve. You suck! I know ya like Bon Jovi, so... I don't. Emily... I'm flat broke. I don't have a job. I don't have a plan. And I know I'm... I know I'm probably six years too late... but will you give me strike one back? You're married. I'm engaged. Do you wanna come in? No. I think I need the air. I'm... I have to get the baby. I'm sitting for Michelle. You sound really good. Well... guess when I'm an old man, I'll never have to wonder, "What if?" So how long have you had this place, Ben? Going on four years, but I still have a lot of plans for it. Oh, I'm sure Em would be happy to help you with those plans. I'm sure she will. This is a phase that I am glad you grew out of. I don't even recognize you. Ugh! That skirt. Oh, those are great boots. Do you still have those? Not the boots. Well, what am I looking for here? The guy? - No, not the guy. - Whatever happened to that guy? The photos. They're from before we met. - Before you and who met? - Me and Oliver. - What are you talking about? - He took them before I even saw him. So he did make the first move. Kind of. - You ready? - I gotta go. I'm gonna stop by tomorrow, OK? I'll help you move. - Where you going? - Michael needs a new suit. I can't let him shop alone. Talk. Tell me. Do I look fat? Seriously. The pinstripes, they make me look fat? Michael, this is the seventh suit you've tried on today. What do you want me to say? It's a suit. Oh, I just need some, you know, give in the shoulders. - I just need a little... - Yeah, well, they do alterations. Move. - Yeah. - Shirts, huh? That's a nice shirt. Look at this one. Shirts. Those legs, they go all the way to the floor. - Here. - Socks. Yeah. - About done here? - Hold on now. We don't want our pants falling down in the middle of "I do." Nobody wants to see that. Thought you quit smoking. I did. What's goin' on, Em? Oh, all right, what are you doing? I don't care, you have to wait. - Mom! - What? - Have you seen my tie? - I don't... Did you look in your room? Yes. I don't know where it is. You better find it. Is that my tie? - Mom. - What? - Graham took my tie. - Why did he take your tie? I don't know. Why? Give it to me. Hi, I've been trying this number all morning and I was just wondering if you could find out if there's something wrong with the line, or if it's been disconnected, or if I can make an emergency breakthrough. - She's sleeping. - OK. OK. Thanks anyway. Is everything packed? I brought the minivan. - I'm not moving. - What's going on? Ben and I broke up. Honey. Are you OK? Why didn't you call me? - What happened? - I had to do this. OK. We are gonna sit down and we are going to take a deep breath. It's gonna be fine. It is so natural to be nervous before you get married. Do you remember me? Don't worry, Ben is gonna understand. You just need to talk to him. Just set a time to meet. Tell him you need a day or two to think things over. - I have to call Oliver. - Oliver? - Who doesn't have call waiting? - Sweetie. I have to talk to him. I have to tell him I'm not getting married. Stop. Give me the phone. - I saw him. - You saw who? Oliver. Emily... he's getting married. When? Hi, I have a phone number and I was wondering if you could give me the address that goes with that phone number. What are you gonna say? I'm gonna say I broke it off with Ben. I'm just gonna tell the truth. Oh, no, no. I wasn't speaking to you. Sorry. OK, you ready? Here it is. I forgot the number. Find the number. - Hold on, I'm looking, I'm looking. - She's looking, she's looking. Big day! Are you ready, gentlemen? Ready? Yeah. - All right. - Let's get started. Hello? Honey, are you OK? Shall I call a doctor? I'll get somebody to help you. Go get somebody to help her. - Call - - . - Just get her some ice... Are you OK? - I got it. I got her. - I'm sure there's a doctor... - I got her. It's fine. - OK. - You OK? - Yeah. - What are you doing here? - I'm so sorry. I have to go. Excuse me, are you here with the ice? How did you find me? I had your number and I just... I called Information and got your address. Wow. Information sure gives out a lot of information. - I got this. - All right. It's good, thanks. Is your head OK? Ollie! We're waiting on you, son. Yes. You should go. I'm gonna go. Oliver. OK. Emily. No. It's too late. I'm too... Oliver! What's going on? You're not too late. I'm not getting married, my sister is. You're such a dick! Let's go. Let's start without him, you guys. Come on. Let's go. Don't. You'll ruin it. 

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