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 16, 2014

EVERYTHING - SWEET HOME ALABAMA

 

Sweet Home Alabama




Come on, Jake.
- Slow down!



Hurry up, Jake!
- Melanie!



I gotta get home.
My mom's gonna kill me.



Wow, did you see that?







Well, answer the question!
- No!



No, you won't answer,
or no, you won't marry me?



Jake Perry, I'm years old.
I got too much to live for.



Not that way, you dolt!
Come on!



It's hot. Don't touch it.
We'll be safe here.



Says who?
- Everybody.



Lightning never strikes
the same place twice.



Why would you want to
marry me for anyhow?



So I can kiss you
any time I want.



I need more coffee, guys.



I'm gonna switch...
It's a warning!



Oh, my God.



You know, that accent of yours...



is a whole lot thicker
when you're dreaming.



All right, how come
y'all let me sleep?



Oh, calm down.
It was minutes.



What did I say?



We're all getting big, fat
raises when you become somebody.



Oh, did they kill Badgley Mishka!



Okay, laugh now, but
tomorrow it could be us.



Not us... you.
I just make the coffee.



Thank you.



I'll see you at the show.



Bye, Mel.



There's a rose for every moment
I thought of you last night.



God, you must be exhausted.



Listen, knock 'em dead.
I'll see you at the show.



It's gonna be great.



I love you.



I can't wait to see you.
Goodbye.



Okay, people,
we are officially late!



Melanie!
- Yes?!



This top is supposed
to be neon aubergine,...



but it's all wrong!
It's all wrong!



Okay, don't panic.
That's my job.



Um... okay.
Put her on after Anoke.



The third light cue is yellow.
She'll look eggplant.



Pan, uh, the reason it's all
wrong is it's on backwards.



Ooh, Miss Vixen, I'm scared of you.



Frederick, what are you doing
here? You're the competition.



Competition? Please! Our
design's for plumes and pearls,...



and nothing is going to come
between me and my protege.



And this is, after all,
all about me.



Oh, I love this. Stella
McCartney's gonna kill herself.



Then why do I feel like
I'm in Times Square buck naked?



Baby doll, you're
gonna be just fine.



Seven years ago, you were this
debutante off the plantation,...



and now you're my steel magnolia
with her very own show.



Okay, get out of here
before you make me cry.



Bonne chance!



Big smile!
Great! Thank you!



Good to see you.



Secretary Hennings, do you have
a moment for a few questions?



Andrew, are you excited
about the show?



Uh, of course,
I'm very excited.



Did you get to see the models?
- The models? Why, uh...



Please tell me
he has a flaw somewhere.



He asked me to go to
Ireland for Christmas.



He's gonna ask you
a lot more than that.



You think so?



Hey, let's go!
- Let's do this!



All right, we gotta go.
- Places, everyone!



Come on, let's go, line up.
- Have a good show.



Okay, no smiles,
no smiles, just smirks!



Oh, congratulations.



You're amazing.
Those flowers were insane.



Oh, well, I just want
this day to be perfect.



Oh, God, honey,
what if they hate me?



Oh, they're critics, Mel.
They hate themselves.



That's easy for you to say.



I wasn't born with
that thick Hennings skin.



No, you weren't, and that
is what I love about you.



Ah, honey, I'm sorry, I got
a meeting in the Bronx.



But you go and enjoy, and
I'll see you later. Okay?



Oh, and, hey, we've got that
thing tonight at Lincoln Center.



What thing?



Fund-raiser thing.



Right, the thing...
with your mother.



That's tonight.



I'm afraid so.



I am so proud of you.



Thank you.



Okay?
- I love you.



I love you, too.
Congratulations.



His meeting's running
a little late.



He told me to take you inside
so you wouldn't have to wait.



Where are we?



I'm so tired, Jimmy.



I've just had it.



Well... he shouldn't be
too long.



Miss Carmichael,
won't you come in?



So... have you made a decision?
- About what?



Ireland.



Ireland, honey,
that's four months from now.



I was thinking maybe
... guests, tops.



For Christmas?



Andrew, are you on
some sort of medication?



What's going on?
Where are we?



Oh, my God.



Melanie Carmichael...



will you marry me?



Are you sure?



I mean, a-a-are you really sure?



Because if you're not sure, we
could just go back to the car.



It's only been months.



You know I never do
anything rash.



And I usually never ask a question
I don't already know the answer to,...



so... at the risk of being rejected
twice, I'm gonna ask you again.



Will you marry me?



Yes!



Pick one.



Mayor, just one shot!
One shot!



Can you comment on
the Watson bill?



Over here, Mayor, please!
Over here!



Thank you.
- Where is he?



He's running late.



No doubt thanks to
that Carbuncle girl.



Carmichael... designer, Southern.
- Right, whatever.



Your Honor,
how do you answer those...



who are opposed to the
street-improvement project...



you put before
the city council today?



I suggest they take a drive on
some of the streets in Brooklyn.



Maybe they'll disappear
into a pothole.



Your son's relationship
with Melanie Carmichael...



sources say they're engaged.
Do you have a comment?



Trust me, if my son were
engaged, I'd have a comment.



I thought you were tired.



Jimmy, can you excuse us
for a second?



I've been planning
this for weeks.



I knew your show would be great,
and tonight is perfect.



Oh, God, I can't wait to see
the look on my mother's face.



Come on, let's call your parents.
- No!



I mean...
not right this second.



What I mean is, uh...



Honey, would you mind terribly...



if we just kept this to
ourselves for a few days?



Mel, it's gonna come out
sooner or later.



No, I know, I know, but, um,...



it's just, I haven't seen
my folks in about years,...



and I just feel like I should
probably tell them in person.



Of course.



And, um... I think
I should do it alone.



Mel, I'm gonna have to
meet them eventually.



I know, I know, and
they will love you...



eventually.



Is it because I'm a Yankee?
- Well, that... and a Democrat.



Okay... mum's the word.



No one will know.
- Thank you.



Secretary Hennings,
will you comment...



Hello.



Why haven't you told your
mother you're engaged?



Have you thought about children?



I'm sorry we're late.



That shade of lipstick does
nothing for you. What kept you?



Oh, it's none of your business.



Ah, you know I hate surprises.
What's going on?



Oh, Tom, always a pleasure.
Good to see you.



Melanie, darling.
- Hi, Your Honor.



So good to see you.



Look at you... always
the belle of the ball.



I hear very good things
about your new line.



Oh, yeah. Thanks.
- Always a pleasure.



Andrew?
- Yes?



Seems Melanie is wearing a skating rink
on a very important finger.



Um, Your Honor, I'd
really like to keep it...



Oh, my God, you're engaged?!



Quiet.



Bloody hell, Mel,
I'm your first New York friend,



and I have to read about it
with million other people!



Sorry, honey,
she just grabbed my hand.



What was I supposed to do?



I know...
we read all about it.



So, did you cry?
- Wouldn't you?



One man for the rest of my life?
I'd bawl my bloody eyes out.



So why don't you meet us?
We're just around the corner.



Can't.
I'm in Alabama.



Oh... my God.



He's loud, but he don't bite.



Come on, shut up, hound!
Lie down.



Go on, stay.



Now, how can I help you?



Well, for starters, you can get
your stubborn ass down here...



and give me a divorce.



Come on, Jake, I mean it.
The joke's over.



Let's just finish this.
I've got a plane to catch.



You're shittin' me, right?



You know, I've never actually
understood that expression,...



but, no,
I'm not "shitting" you.



Look, it's even got these idiot-proof
tabs to make it easy.



There's one copy for me,
one copy for you...



and one copy for the lawyers.



What? Speak!



You show up here after years...



without so much as a "Hey, there,
Jake, remember me... your wife?"



Or a "Hi, honey.
Lookin' good.



How's the family?"



You expect me to tell you
you look good?



Did they run out of soap down at
the Piggly Wiggly since I left?



They laugh at that up north
or wherever it is you been?



You knew where I was.



And don't even pretend you spent
all this time missing me.



Oh, I missed you,
all right.



But at this range,
my aim is bound to improve.



Is that a threat?



I've got a lawyer
who charges $ an hour.



He billed me every time
you sent these papers back.



Well, I'm glad to see
you finally got the message.



Shut up, Bear!
- Shut up, Bryant!



What happened to Bear?
- He died.



You weren't here.



What are you doing?!



Leavin'. You done it.
You should recognize the gesture.



Could we just try to keep this
as civilized as possible?



Please sign these papers
so I can go home.



What do you know from home?



Hell, I bet your folks don't
even know you're in town.



That's my business.



Honey, those people are
the only family you got.



Don't you "honey" me, honey!



Get your butt back in that car,
you drive over and see 'em,...



and then maybe we'll talk.



Jake! You dumb, stubborn,
redneck hick!



The only reason you won't sign these
papers is 'cause I want you to!



Wrong! The only reason
I ain't signin'...



is 'cause you've turned into
some hoity-toity Yankee bitch...



and I'd like nothin' better
right now than to piss you off!



What are you doin' with
Mose Plydell's plane anyhow?!



That's my business!



Divorce, my ass.



Hey, genius...



Next time you lock somebody out,...



make sure they don't know
where the spare key's hidden.



Well, see, that's the thing
about Hide-A-Keys...



it'd be nice if your wife
told you where it was!



I'm not your wife, Jake.



I'm just the first girl...



that climbed
in the back of your truck.



But you're right...
I have changed.



I don't even know
that girl anymore.



Well, then...
allow me to remind you.



"Born into one of the wealthiest
families of Greenville, Alabama,



her daddy's in cotton and
all that that implies."



There's no listing for an
Earl Carmichael in Greenville.



How about her local high school?



No record of a Melanie
Carmichael attending... ever.



Jesus! Whatever happened
to responsible journalism?



There's something wrong here.



Why would my son do this to me?



Maybe he, um, loves her.



Oh, please!
This is classic rebound.



He's still wounded from...
who was his last girlfriend?



Whitney Truesdale,
lawyer, San Francisco.



Yeah, well, there was
a match made in Heaven...



society, political family,
California...



all those electoral votes.



Get Andrew on the phone.



Since we have a small window
for the Secretary of Housing,



please hold your questions
until after the presentation.



Gentlemen.



Did you see the look
on my mom's face?



I thought her head
was going to explode.



Yeah, what did she say?



That I should date women
like Melanie, not marry them.



That's harsh.
- That's Mom.



Thank you.
- Thanks a lot.



We hope to have the Bronx Children's Hospital
open by fall .



Oh, speak of the devil.
Hello?



So, have you two lovebirds
set a date?



I'm pleading the Fifth.



Okay, fine, just try to keep
your secrets. I dare you.



Oh, at least you sound like
you're in a better mood.



My approval rating
went up points.



It seems the public likes
being reminded I am a mother.



God, always running for office.



I'm only thinking of you.
Say, um...



do you happen to have the Carmichaels'
number down there in Greenville?



I thought perhaps
I should introduce myself.



I would like to meet them first,
if you don't mind.



You do realize the press
is going to be all over this.



Happy couples don't sell.



So if there are any skeletons
in her closet, Andrew,...



we need to know about them.



You make clothes, right?



I design them.
There's a big difference.



Did you design anything
with stripes?



You called the sheriff?!



You know that old bastard
hates me!



For good reason!



Well, hell's bells, if
it ain't Felony Melanie.



Wade!



Hot damn, girl,
do we miss you around here!



Hey, I think I saw poor, old
Fuzz just the other day.



Oh, God,
you had to bring that up.



I can't believe
you're the sheriff!



Yep, I get to frisk pretty
little things like you all day...



and get paid for it.



Wade, can you try and be
a little more professional?



We got us a crime suspect here.



Now, Melanie, you can't just go
breaking into people's houses.



I didn't break in, Wade.
I used a key...



my key.



Well, it still ain't your house, darlin'.
I'm gonna have to escort you out.



Use the cuffs, Wade, please?



If you get him to sign these,
I'll let you run me out of town.



Now, that's none of your concern.



Well, what do we got here?



A bill of divorcement?



Hell, boy, I thought you said
you took care of this.



And I thought I had.



Obviously not.



Well, if you two are still
married, it's her house, too.



This here ain't nothin'
but a domestic dispute.



He didn't hit you, did he?



If he took a swing at you,
I'll take him in right now.



We take that stuff
pretty serious nowadays.



No, Wade,
Jake's never hit me.



You know what?



I don't have a single childhood memory
that doesn't have you two in it.



And that includes the night
I lit my ass on fire. Remember?



Wade...



Memory Lane is closed.



Ah, boy, you two got a whole lot
of catchin' up to do...



so I'm just gonna
leave you to it.



Man, I set you up with
your wife. You owe me one!



Why won't you just
sign the papers?!



There is nothin' I can do.



The law is the law,
and she has done nothin' wrong.



I suppose shoplifting steaks
at Winn-Dixie's okay.



I took 'em back,
and you know it!



You remember that vandalism out
at the stockyard? Totally her!



Like I could tip a cow
by myself.



Wade... isn't there
some outstanding warrant



for whoever dumped your mama's
tractor in the fishpond?



We only have of these, and
it's gonna be gone for good.



So if you are loving
this monster...



We have eight only?



If I knew how to say that in
Italian, I would, but I don't.



If you love this...



: ? Honestly.



Who could be callin'
at this hour?



Hello?



Hey, Mama.



Melanie? Is that you?



Oh, it's so late.
Are you all right?



I just thought
I'd surprise you.



Well, this certainly is a fine
surprise, hearing from you...



you know,
being such a busy girl and all.



Of course, I call people while I'm
doin' the dishes or shellin' peas.



Oprah calls it "multitasking."



Mama, the call isn't the surprise.
I'm in town.



Oh, Lord, love a duck!



Oh, my baby girl
has finally come home.



Earl, she's in town.
- You gonna repeat everything she says?



If you are, get off my chair.
- Mama...



I'm just sittin' here, is all.



What happened to the sound?



I turned it down
so I could hear the phone ring.



Mama!
- What, are you a clairvoyant?



It was so loud,
I couldn't hear myself think.



They could have heard it
at Joe and Lurlynn's house.



Hello?
- I only get minutes.



Oh, honey, you didn't need
to call, then. Just come on by.



Well, that's the thing.



I was sorta hoping
Daddy could come get me.



So, what put you in jail this time?
- Jake and his big, fat mouth.



It's just a misunderstanding,
that's all.



Yeah, kinda like that
weddin' I paid for, huh?



I would hardly call that
a wedding.



Boy was nervous.



He was still drunk
from the night before.



Can you blame him?
- Yes, I can!



I went to the reception
by myself with puke...



all down my dress while he slept
it off in the Travelodge,...



and you're still siding with that...



I'm not sidin' with anybody.



The boy's changed, is all.



Can we just
not talk about Jake, okay?



I know he's the son you never
had, but I'm your only daughter...



and maybe you want to know
what's new with me.



Okay, shoot.



I met somebody...



and he's quite a catch.



He's really a great guy.



And I'm happy... really.



Come to Mama, sugar!



Oh, good land of the livin',
you are skin and bones.



Well, don't I get a smile?



I know you got one
in there somewhere.



Come on, come on, let's not
let all the bought air out.



Well, are you hungry, sweetie?



Do you want me to reheat you
some chicken-fried steak?



Oh, no, Mama, I'm fine.



Sweetie, you look tired.



Are you tired?
Oh, you know what?



Maybe it's the way
you're wearing your hair now.



You guys have really done
a lot with the place.



Lord, would you listen
to that accent?



Why don't you sit
in my good chair?



Now, your mama got me this
Christmas before last.



Oh, you mean the one where you
were supposed to come visit me?



I told you time and time again,
it just didn't suit.



Let me... let me get
you those tickets.



Sit down in it.
Sit down.



Now, watch this.



I mean, isn't that
quite the deal?



There are hardly words.



Now, how do I get
out of this thing?



Oh, my God!



Jake tell you
he's thinkin' of gettin' one?



Oh, I see your priorities...



Jake, jail, and then home.



Mama, it was just unfinished
business, is all.



Jake's doin' all right.
Boy's goin' places.



Once upon a time,
you were goin' places, too.



Here are your tickets.



These were a gift.



I'd rather you guys
just use them.



You know what I can't understand
is how y'all will visit...



every stupid battlefield
in the continental U.S.,...



but you can't manage
to visit your only daughter.



Well, the door swings
both ways, sweetie.



Anyway, don't get me started on
the things I don't understand.



Here we go.



Your dream for me was to get out
of this place and be somebody.



You shoved me in every beauty
pageant in the state.



I'm just sayin', is all.



What?! What are you
trying to say?!



I mean, just tell me what
I can do to make you happy!



Just make yourself happy, darlin'.



Done.
We're there, all right?



You know, I've really
made something of myself.



I have a career. People
actually want to be me.



And somebody loves me,
and I love him.



Pearl, why don't you get us that
baloney cake out the icebox?



Your mama's a complex woman.



I'm going to bed.



Good night, darlin'.



But you know nothing about her.



Are you even sure who she is?



I love her, Mom.



That's nice,
but you have to be careful.



You and I are different.



We're not better, not worse...
we're just different.



We're in public life to serve,
and to serve...



to the best of our abilities,
we have to set good examples.



Do you have to control everything?



I've put a hold on the Plaza
for the second weekend in June.



That should give you
a nice, long engagement.



We were thinking Christmas in Ireland.



If you think I'm going to let some
girl talk you into getting married...



She is not "some girl."
- ...any place but New York City.



She's my fiancee, for Christ's sake.



You are just like your father.



One minute you're brilliant,
controlled, steadfast.



The next you're throwing it all away
on some young piece of ass.



Those are your issues, Mother.



Not mine.



Hold on.



You know what? Uh...



How long does
a contested divorce take?



months?!



Mr. Buford,
I don't have months.



I don't have days.



Okay, well, that's just
not gonna work for me.



Don't see the likes of you
around these here parts much!



Mr. Buford, that's not gonna work.



Lady, you look like
sex on a stick in that...



Frederick Montana getup!
- I have to call you back.



Listen, bubba,
why don't you just kiss my...



...ass!
Oh, my God!



Get in the truck, there, missy,...



'cause I don't do that sort
of thing on the street.



I guess your mama raised you right.



What is that?
Calvin Klein? That's very nice.



Very good.
I better back off.



Don't want to get you in trouble
with the little lady.



There is a little lady,
isn't there?



I can hardly afford me, much
less some high-maintenance babe.



What about
Cindy What's-her-name?



You guys were real hot
and heavy in high school.



She's a women's softball coach
up in Nashville.



Well, that explains some
lingering questions that I had...



about a game of post office
we played one time.



I guess we all have our little
secrets, don't we, Bobby Ray?



Yeah, we sure do.



'Course, I read about
yours on the Internet.



What?!



Oh, I know all about
the cocks in your henhouse.



Oh, God!
Bobby Ray!



You sure do know how
to make a girl blush.



Well, I gotta get back
to the factory,...



but are you in town
for a while?



Oh, God, I hope not. No,
I'm just hitting the bank.



Well, I better scram.



Very funny.



Been really good to see you.
- Good to see you, too.



How's your leg?



Oh, it don't give me too much
trouble, Miss Melanie.



Dorothea, I'm gonna
take my lunch.



Well, look what
the cat dragged in.



Dorothea?!



Oh, my God, you've...
- Lost pounds, I know.



Well... congratulations.
- Thanks.



I noticed that you
don't have an ATM.



Oh, them things.
Russ don't want to put one in...



on account of you lose personal
contact with the customers.



Yes, that would be tragic.



Wade said you and Jake
had quite the reunion.



But that's just
pillow talk talkin'.



Are you and Wade...



Goin' on three years.



'Course,
it ain't Tiffany's.



But then again, you can't believe
everything you hear on TV.



I need to make a withdraw from my...
- Joint account?



My what?



with Jake.



From what I hear,
y'all are still married.



Why, yes.



Yes, we are.



Lookin' good.
How's the family?



Cut the shit.
Where's my stuff?



Now, what kind of wife
would I be...



if I didn't pick up
after my husband?



The kind that don't live here.



Now, I'm gonna ask you
one last time.



Where is the Hide-A-Key?!



I had the sweetest chat with
Wade's mama about her tractor.



Nice to see you got
your accent back.



Oh, I stumbled across
a few things today.



Holy shit!



What happened to the stove?!



And where are them little magnets
I had over here, huh?!



What the hell is this...
chick food?



Light beer... less calories.



I tried to pick out
a new bed,...



but have you been to
the Sit 'n Sleep lately?



Yuck. I'll just have to order
something from New York.



Whatever blows
your dress up, darlin'.



You go right ahead
and spend your money.



Oh, but, darlin'...



I thought you said we should
think of it as...



our money.



Just a guess, but I'm thinking
the words "joint checking"...



are flashing in your head
right now.



How much did you take?



All of it.



Son of a bitch!



You want a wife,
you got a wife.



And what are you doing
with all that cash?



Why don't you invest it?
Don't you know anything?!



I know if you don't get out
of this house right now...



Sign the papers, and
I'll give it all back.



Fine!
- Fine!



Give me the pen.



Hold on. What are you doing
with all that cash saved up?



And since when did you
quit the tire factory?



You're not doing anything
illegal, are you, Jake?!



Maybe I am. So what?



I don't ask you about
your boyfriend,...



you keep your nose
out of my life... deal?



Who told you?



Honey, just 'cause I talk slow
doesn't mean I'm stupid.



Look, Jake...



Nobody finds their soul mate
when they're years old.



Yeah, I guess.



I mean, where's
the fun in that, right?



I can't believe you kept
this thing all these years.



Most people don't know that
lightning does that to sand.



Oh, hey, Mel,
you know what?



I just remembered
I got myself a hot date.



You don't mind if I have
my lawyer take a look at these.



What?!



Hell, I'm just a
simple country boy.



There's words in there
I can't even pronounce.



You might be takin' me to
the cleaners for all I know.



The cleaners? You?



Say, what did this set
you back, anyhow?



More than you make in a month.



Just sign the damn papers!



But...
thanks for stoppin' by.



Oh! God.



I love you, I love you,
I love you.



Are you sitting down?
- Why? Bad news?



Just picked up the "New York"
magazine, and I quote,



"That cool breath
of fresh air...



"blowing through the tents
at Fashion Week...



"was the soon-to-be household
name of Melanie Carmichael.



Fashion insiders have labeled
her 'the next big one."'



Oh, my God, "the next big one"?



Oh, God, honey, I needed that
almost as much as I need you.



What is that noise?



The sound of my past.



Have fun.



Okay, bye.



Batten down the hatches, boys!



Trouble done just walked
back into my life,...



disguised as my favorite
daughter-in-law!



Honey, drive that pretty face
over here and give me a hug!



Soon-to-be ex-daughter-in-law.



Who's the lucky guy?



His name is Andrew.



He's in politics.



Well, you got my vote.



Good to see you, baby girl.



Hey, you give this lady
whatever she wants.



I'll catch up with you later.
- All right.



I'll have a Gray Goose martini,
two olives, dirty. Thanks.



Oh... my... God!



Melanie?!
- Lurlynn?



Yes! Oh, my God!



Look at you, all fancy.



You look like you just
stepped out of a magazine.



Oh, well, thank you.
Um, look at you.



You have a baby...



in a bar.



Hell, I got three
more at home.



This one's still on the tit,
so I can cart him anywhere.



Right.



I almost bought that exact same
top the other day.



But Clinton'd kill me if I spent
bucks on a sweater thing.



That Jaclyn Smith
knows what she's doin'.



Actually, it's mine.



Bergdorf's just picked it up.



I design clothes now.



Oh, mmm, now that
you mention it,...



I'm... I'm pretty sure
I heard that.



So, do you know Jaclyn Smith?



Mind if I join you?



Actually, we do.



You must be Jake's hot date.



I'm Starr.



Hi, I'm Melanie, Jake's
snotty Yankee-bitch wife,...



whom he refuses to divorce, even
though I'm engaged to another man.



Hot dog, Jake, look at
the size of that thing.



Honey?



Why don't you get us
a couple drinks, all right?



Is that a martini?



Not "me and her" us.
"You and I" us.



Why do you make me
be mean to you?



Is that what you want...



to be humiliated in front
of all of your friends?



Oh, come on, Mel,
we were your friends, too.



Well, looky, looky there!



If it isn't the two
groomsmen of the apocalypse.



Hey, Eldon!
- Yep?



Are you hungry?!



Starved!



No, no, no!
No, don't you dare!



I could use a Melanie sandwich!



Just seems like old times,
doesn't it?



Get off me!



No, not like old times, all right?



Times have changed.



No more Melanie sandwich,
no more Melanie taco,...



and no more Melanie
corn dog, all right?



Sure... sorry.
- Just playin' with you.



Come on, guys,
just grab a stick.



Let's play some pool, all right?



And if you can't find a cue, just
pull the one shoved up her ass.



Eldon, you're still wearing
that same old stupid hat.



Well, I... just about
got it broken in.



Now, you sit your
bony ass down there...



and watch and see me teach Jake
here, how to lose at pool.



Well, see, that's the thing.



I'm not really a watch-and-see
kind of girl...



am I, Jake?



Come on, now,
Bobby Ray, you got it.



Don't blow this one, okay?



All right, baby?



You can take the girl
out of the honky-tonk,...



but you can't take the
honky-tonk out of the girl.



So, Jake... are you going to
divorce this girl or what?



Well, she waited years.



A couple more days
won't kill her...



unfortunately.



Like it's gonna
make a difference.



You never know.



You might be interested to learn
Jake has this whole...



Hey, hey, let her think
whatever she wants, Clinton.



She made up her mind
about me a long time ago.



Some things never change.



Like Eldon here!



He never could get
his balls in the right pocket.



Okay, Jake,
it's you and Mel.



Clutch time, man.



It's just like state playoffs.



We're down by
seconds to go.



We need that big, beautiful
-yard bomb!



Do you remember that, Mel?
- How could I forget?



That was the night
Jake got me pregnant.



Why don't you just go
public with that shit?



Oh, come on.



It's not like anybody can
keep a secret around here...



except for Bobby Ray.



Now, what did I
ever do to you?



You never did anything
to me, darlin'...



or any other girl in town.



Melanie, what is
the matter with you?



What do you mean?
- Oh, she's just unhappy.



Well, of course,
I would be, too,...



if "Women's Wear Daily"
called me "less than mediocre."



Why don't you just
go to a gay bar?!



Now, what would
"B" Ray do at a gay bar?



I think I had about
enough fun for one night.



Oh, come on,
I was just kidding.



Hey, Stella!



How 'bout another round of
drinks for my friends here?



Honey, I think you've
had about enough.



You know what?



I think you're right.



I have had enough.



I mean, how do you people live
like this, anyway?



All right, that's it,
that's it. Come on.



Did you know that there's
a great, big world out there?



It has absolutely nothin' to do with
chitlins or children or beer!



I liked her better
when she was crazy.



What makes you think
you can treat them...



like somethin' you stepped in
in them fancy shoes, huh?!



You asked for it!
- I asked for it?!



You show up here,
you steal my money,...



you rearrange my house, and
then you insult my friends,...



actin' like you're
better than 'em!



I am better than them!



And you stole my pen!



That's all that matters
to you, isn't it?



Jake...
- The money...



the labels, the shoes...



you're pathetic!



Oh, like you're
goin' places!



Well, I am as soon as I
get my keys out of here.



Oh, no, you don't.
No, you don't, Mel.



Give me my purse!
- You want to kill yourself?



You want to kill yourself,
you do it somewhere else.



At least I'm doin'
somethin' with my life.



So what if you can't
play football anymore?!



Get a new dream!
- Get in the car.



Get in the truck, Mel.
- I did.



All right!



So, I... guess
the date's over, huh?



Do me a favor.



Follow us home.



Earl.



Evening, Jake.



Pearl.



Jake.



My battle's in the day and
runs on into tomorrow morning.



Be still.
I can't fasten this.



If we win, I might stick around
for old Billy's rabbit stew.



If we lose, I'll be home.



Tomorrow, then, sweetie.



Now, listen, Pearl,
you go easy on her.



There.



Oh, we were wondering when
we were gonna see you.



Christ Almighty, Daddy.



How am I gonna explain you
in New York City?



History's history.



No use sweepin' it
under the rug.



Wish me luck.



Go get them Yankees.



People need a passport
to come down here.



Hey, Bryant, where is he?



Come here. Come on, come on.
There you go, there you go.



Look good? Come on!



Bryant, Bryant,
come on! Come on!



What's she doin' here, huh?



I thought you'd be gone.



Bryant, there you go, boy.



I put the money back
in your account.



There you go!



Thanks.



Saves me from bouncin'
a lot of checks.



Can he swim?



Doesn't look like it.



I like what you did, though...
to the house.



Should help it sell quicker.



Are you movin'?



Well... I been spendin' a lot of
my time up around Tuscaloosa, so...



How deep is that water?
- About feet.



Look, Mel...
I signed your papers.



Jake, I never meant to hurt you,
or anybody else, for that matter.



And I just came out
here to say... thank you.



You might want to find yourself
a place out of the way.



You can't just leave!



Sure I can.



You want to come?



Where you goin'?



I want to show you somethin'.



I can't.



Can't or won't?



Both.



The girl I knew
used to be fearless.



The girl you knew
didn't have a life.



Well, I... guess you better
get on with it, then.



Come on, Bryant!



Come on, boy, get in here.



Excuse me, do you know
Bobby Ray Bailey's address?



Lafayette.



You don't remember me, do you?
- Oh, I remember you just fine.



You used to steal
catfish from my pond.



Yes, sir. I did that.
I'm sorry.



'Course, on the weekends,...



Bobby Ray goes over to
the Carmichael plantation...



visits with Colonel Murphy...



it being tourist season and all.



Thank you.



Oh, hi!
I'm Melanie Carmi...



Melanie Smooter.



I'm... I'm here
to see Bobby Ray.



If he's alive,
he's out back.



Come on.



They're out here somewhere.
Watch your step.



Bobby Ray?



Melanie?!



Don't move!



Hot damn!



Hold your fire, sir.
I'll be right back.



We weren't aimin' for ya,...



but I doubt I would have
gone to your funeral.



I guess I wouldn't blame you.



Forgotten how beautiful
this place was.



Guess it doesn't take much
to forget a lot of things.



Bobby Ray,
it's not like that.



You know what? I'll tell
you what it's not like.



It's not like Jake's the only
one that you run out on.



I'm so sorry I outed you.



I guess I figured
if I was pointing at you,...



then... nobody would
see through me.



Bobby Ray,
I can't find the fuse!



I should go
before he kills himself.



Bye.



Afternoon.



Can I help you?



Barry Lowenstein,
"New York Post."



Ho-ho, boy,
am I glad to see you.



I'll tell you, it's, uh...



definitely, uh,
another world down here.



Did you say the "Post"?



Yes, I did. I was hoping to get an
interview with you and your family...



maybe, um, a few pictures
if you don't mind?



No.
I mean, uh, yes, I do...



mind.



They're not here.



This is just
as you described it.



It must have been amazing,
huh, growing up here?



Like a fantasy.



Would you mind if I take
a quick look inside?



Actually, I'm on my way out.



I'll come back, then.



Uh, uh, okay,
but just a peek.



This is it...
home sweet home.



How old is this place?



It was built by my, uh,
great-great-great-grandfather,...



Charles Carmichael, in .



Oh, boy, I bet you slid down
this banister a time or two.



And over here we have
the, um...



kitchen, but who hasn't
seen one of those?



Let's start over here.



Now, this is my favorite room.



It was part of the, um,
Underground Railroad.



Why are we whispering?



The whole place is haunted...



by ghosts of, um,
the Civil War soldiers.



Jake!
...buttons.



No wonder we lost the war.



Was that one of 'em?



Melanie?



What are you doin'
in a closet?



Hi. Barry Lowenstein,
"New York Post."



Miss Carmichael is just showing
me around the plantation.



Uh, Mr. Lowenstein is writing
a piece on the family,



you know, since I'm marrying
the mayor's son and all.



I had no idea.
Isn't that something?



Well, a plantation by any
other name is just a farm.



But it does roll off the tongue
a little sweeter, doesn't it?



Well, I do believe Miss Melanie
forgot her manners.



I'm Bobby Ray... her cousin.



Charmed.



See, when the Yankees
marched through Alabama,...



they tried to destroy
our metal-formin' capabilities...



by placin' barrels of powder
underneath the anvils.



Of course,
all that managed to do...



was blow 'em sky-high
for a few seconds.



So... in honor
of that act of stupidity,



we all... we get together to
re-create it for the tourists.



What the hell was that?!



Hey, Grandpa!
This here's Barry!



He's doin' an article
on Melanie's weddin'!



Never heard of her.



Thanks!



Well, aren't you
just a big, fat liar.



Bobby Ray!



Oh, go back to New York.



Hello.



I'm sorry about what I said.



Really sorry.



Melanie, forget it.



She was not sharing.



Okay, y'all, you need
to eat and be quiet.



We're gonna have us
a little visit.



You know, he went up there.



Who?



Jake? When?



About a year after you left.



He doesn't know I know,
but Clinton let it slip once.



Jake was in New York?



He told Clinton he'd never
seen anything like it.



He realized straight off...



he'd need more than
an apology to win you back.



He needed to conquer
the world first.



He's been tryin' ever since.



That's why he kept
sending the papers back.



It's funny
how things don't work out.



It's funny how they do.



Hey, look who I found
hangin' out by the parkin' lot.



Hesitant to join us.



Anybody think of anything in here
that, uh, might bother Bobby Ray?



Uh, Clinton's breath?



You still the same Bobby Ray
from last night?



Last time I checked,
yeah.



Well, then, I'm gonna
buy you a drink.



Well, you're really not
my type, I mean...



Oh, honey, you...
you drink that from the top.



I'm just lookin' to see who
makes this Deep South Glass.



I wonder if you can get it
in New York.



It's beautiful.



Hey, Jake,
Mel would like to know...



where she can find some of
that snooty-faluty glass.



Why ask me?



Oh, I don't know.
Maybe because you're...



You're all spiffed up
and... and all.



Am I missin' somethin'?



Let's show some respect.



When was the last time you
pushed me around the floor?



Clinton here has got
two left feet.



Well, Ms. Taylor,
I'd be honored.



Let's do it. Come on.



Come on, Mel,
get on out here!



Well, aren't you
the Lord of the Dance?



I ain't as clumsy as I look.
She just can't keep time.



You might have to
prove that to me.



You know, he's pretty good.
It might be you.



Oh, the hell you say.
Let me at him.



Look at them two welded together.



Why do they fight it?



Maybe we could just talk.



Come on, let's go
to the Roadhouse.



What do you say we drive
out to Fairview and bowl?



I don't think so.



Do you want to go
harass somebody?



Hey, I know this great
place where we can...



No!



Y'all, I think I'm gonna
call it a night.



Hi, there, boy.



Sorry it took me so long.



I would have come sooner
if I'd known you were sick.



Actually, that's
probably not true.



I've been pretty selfish lately.



Dogs don't know anything
about that, do they, though?



You were always
like a big old pillow.



Like when everything
went pear-shaped...



you never left my side.



And then I just left you.



I bet you sat there
wondering what you'd done wrong.



I told him it was my fault.



Quit bein' so nice.



It's the truth.



How come it has to be
so complicated?



What?



Truth...



life...



this.



He was one hell
of a good dog, wasn't he?



You looked like you were
having fun out there tonight.



I'm happy in New York, Jake.



But then I come down here
and... this fits, too.



Since when does it have to be
one or the other?



You can have roots
and wings, Mel.



Maybe I could just fly south
for the winter.



Look.



What?



There.
Do you see 'em?



Only you.



You know, I still go
out there sometimes.



I see those big thunderheads
rollin' in.



It's like a religion.



I had a dream about it
the other night.



You ever wonder
what would have happened...



if we hadn't have gotten
pregnant?



Jake...



Just...



let me get this out
before I can't.



I thought that baby
would be an adventure.



And it took me a while
to realize...



it would have been
your only adventure.



I just guess Mother Nature
knew better, huh?



I was so ashamed...



'cause I felt...



relieved.



And all of a sudden, I just...
needed a different life.



You done real well
for yourself.



I'm proud of you, Mel.



I'm just sorry I never danced
with you at our weddin'.



I'm sure this next one's
gonna go better for ya.



Jake, I can't do this.



I know.



Go home.



Well, I'm just sayin',
is all.



I mean, I... I saw



the way you two
were lookin' at each other.



Will you just shut up
about it, Mama?!



I can't help
the way Jake feels about me!



He hasn't done anything wrong!



He hasn't done anything right either!



I can't believe I'm even
having this argument!



I'm leaving! I'm gone!



I'm marrying another man!



Yes, that's right, you get a second
chance, so please don't mess it up!



For who?
For me or for you?



Don't sass me, okay?



Don't you dare sass me,
'cause I have put up



with an awful lot from you
over the years.



Like what?! Like me quitting
your precious pageants?



I didn't want you to
end up like me! Damn it!



Now, you need to stay as far
away from here as you can.



That boy is quicksand.



What's so wrong
with being you, Mama?



I just think that you
deserve better, that's all.



I know you do.



You always have.



I'll see you in New York,
all right?



You'll like it.



I promise.



Now, don't you forget to
say goodbye to your daddy.



Fire!



Daddy?



Daddy!



Who ya lookin' for, darlin'?



Earl Smooter.



th Regiment?



Anybody seen Earl Smooter?



He's about to surrender!



Thank you!



After you.



Afternoon.



How are ya?
- Good, thanks. Yourself?



No complaints.



That's a beautiful house.



Sure. Yeah.



You, uh, you here
to see Bobby Ray?



Actually, I'm, uh,
hoping to surprise Melanie.



Melanie?
- My fiancee.



You got the wrong house,
don't ya?



This is, uh,
the Carmichael place, isn't it?



Are we talkin' about the same girl?



Melanie Smooter?
- Melanie Carmichael.



Oh, well, that explains it.



That sure does.



Andrew Hennings.



Nice meeting you, Jake.



Hey, Jake.



What's goin' on?



Oh, you know, I'm just, uh,
talkin' to Mel's fiance here.



Wonder if you might know
where she is.



Andrew Hennings.
You must be...



I'm Bobby Ray...
her, uh, cousin?



I see you've already met
Jake... her, uh...



Other cousin.



Family! God, it's great
to meet you both.



I think Melanie said
somethin' last night...



about, uh, visitin' her daddy
up at the... up at the battlefield.



The battlefield?
- You know us Southerners.



I mean, the minute the Confederacy
died, it became a moral issue.



Come on, I'll, uh, I'll
give you a ride up there.



That's great. Thank you.
All right. Nice meeting you.



So, who's...
Melanie... Smooter?



Local hero around here.



Why is that?



She blew up the bank.



And that made her a hero?



Well, notorious, anyway.
She was .



Fortunately, nobody was hurt...
except, maybe, the cat.



What cat?



The one with the dynamite
on its back.



She blew up a cat?



He was scheduled to die.
- From dynamite?



The vet said it had cancer,...



so Eldon thought it'd be put
in one of those chambers,...



you know, the ones
that suck their lungs out.



Little Mel, she couldn't bear
the thought of that.



She, uh, she wanted
somethin' more humane.



Yeah, sure.



So, they were doing some
blastin' out by the new highway.



So, we, uh, we took old Fuzz
up there, taped him up.



Used about feet of fuse
just to be on the safe side,...



said our prayers,
and ran like hell.



Of course.



So, there we were, sittin' in
Virgie's Diner, feelin' pretty blue.



When Mel looks up and sees
that damn cat,...



trottin' down the road,
searchin' for Eldon.



No shit.



Yeah, and we
would have caught him, too,...



but once that fuse hit his tail,
boom, he took off like a shot.



And into the bank.



Well... the theory is,...



he probably wriggled loose
from the explosive.



'Cause, uh, people still see him from
time to time, scorched tail and all.



He's a little skittish
around humans.



That's quite a story.



She was quite a girl.



Whatever happened to her?



Oh, you know...
wound up pregnant,...



married some loser
right out of high school.



Are you surprised?



What are you doing here?



Well, I came to deliver
your fiance.



I think she was talking to me.



Jake...



Must be exhaustin'.



What?
- What?



Livin' a lie.



What's he talking about?



You and I are in love
with two different people.



Is he a second cousin?



He's my husband.



Your what?



I mean my ex-husband.



You married your cousin?!



No, I came down here
to finalize my divorce.



Hey, darlin',
thought that was you.



Must be your new someone.



Earl Smooter...
glad to meet ya.



Melanie Smooter.



Andrew, wait.



Wait!



Andrew! Wait!



I just...



Please.



Let me try and explain myself!



You don't understand!



This is not who I am anymore!



Look, I don't know who you are
or what else you lied about,...



but I know one thing...



there is a Lear Jet
in Mobile, and I am on it.



I know you're thinkin'



I spoiled things good
this time.



Oh, hon, don't go accusin' me
of thinkin'.



I ain't done
anything of the sort.



Anyway, spoiled's in the eye
of the beholder...



like these plums here.



Some people might
call them "spoiled"...



but I think that, um,
these almost-ruined ones...



sometimes make the sweetest jam.



Do you need any help?



It was kind of fun, seeing
Daddy up there, surrendering.



He sure does have
a flair for the dramatic.



You certainly don't get it
from my side of the family.



Hey, y'all.



Look who I found
walkin' down I- .



I thought you'd be
halfway to New York by now.



So did I.



If I'd known company was comin',
I'd have put on the dog.



This is my mama.



She makes the best jam
in three counties.



And my dad...
you... you already met him.



And this is our home.



This is where I grew up.



Well, it's a pleasure
meeting you both.



I'm... Andrew Hennings...



Melanie's fiance...



well... that is... if...
if she'll still have me.



I really don't care
what happened down here.



So... you have a past.



I mean, who doesn't?



What I need to know is if there is
a place for me in your future.



Oh, good Lord.
That is the sweetest thing.



Well, go on.



Oh! Hello, New York City!



Woman, what the hell
you gassin' about?



Well, sir...



my mother happens to be
the mayor up there, and, uh,...



she'd like nothing better than
a big, snazzy New York wedding.



Yeah, I suppose
I can take off work.



Andrew, I, um... actually,
I was thinking,...



maybe we could have the wedding here.



Here.



In my hometown.



Look, Mel, if you're worried
about the money, don't.



It's not about
the money, Andrew...



not down here.



You know...
a lot of people



are expecting us
to get married in the city,...



but I think a nice, quiet, country
wedding is just the ticket.



Pearl, if you... if you folks could
take care of the rehearsal dinner,...



I'd really like
to take care of the rest.



Well, I think
we could cover that.



How many times does
your only daughter get married?



Other than before.



Felony Melanie?



She was never convicted.



I don't know which is worse...



child cat killer
or sons of the Confederacy.



What would you suggest I do...
dump her for being poor?



You're supposed to be
a Democrat, remember?



There is nothing wrong
with being poor.



I get elected by poor people and...



I'm a big enough person to commend her
for making something of herself.



What upsets me
is that she lied to you.



So what? She was ashamed
of her background.



Who hasn't been embarrassed by
their parents at one point?



I'm going to assume that
was a rhetorical question.



Assume away.



No one is going to
change my mind about this...



not you, not the media,
not anyone.



Fine...



but admit it...
I was right.



Yes... you were right.



There is a wedding in your future,
whether you like it or not.



And how, exactly, does Little Miss Alabama
plan to accommodate people?



I suppose she has connections
at the jail.



Well, there are
several excellent choices...



the Travelodge,
Days Inn, a Motel ...



oh, and the Golden Cherry Motel,
where we will be.



Laugh now,
but if this gets out...



It won't.



The press expects
the Plaza in June.



Now, let's talk
about your wedding.



This place is gorgeous and
we can control the security.



The Carmichael plantation?



It did inspire your identity,
did it not?



You thought of everything.
- Yeah, well, I always do.



Been great.
Keep in touch.



You guys remember the sheik.
- Yeah.



Well, he proposed to me,...



and I think I loved him,
despite his billions.



Then why didn't you say "yes"?



Because I hesitated
long enough to realize...



my head and my heart were saying
two different things.



It's this way.
- Yeah.



Well, it's a big decision.



Well, it's supposed to be
the easiest one you ever make.



Wasn't it?



Hey, Tabby, this is it...



this is the stuff
I was telling you about.



"Deep South Glass."



Oh, yes. Let's.



What's the matter?



Oh, my God.



Do we know...



Mo'?



Mel?



Look at these.



It's what happens to sand
when it's struck by lightning.



She's pulling your dick.



No, really.
I've seen it.



You just have to dig it up.



Oh, hey, Bryant.



Friend of yours?



I saw him first.



I, uh...
think he's already taken.



I tried to call you
a couple of times.



Listen, since you're here,...



you and your friends should look
around and have some lunch.



Y'all should sit
on the deck. It's nice.



Come on, Bryant, let's, uh...
let's leave this lady alone.



Come on.



Come on, boy.



Yes, sir.
Can we help you?



I'm... I'm looking
for a Melanie Carmichael.



Anybody here recognize that name?



No.



What business you got with her?



I'm afraid that's a private matter.



Well, then, I'm afraid
we can't help you.



Damn reporters.



Like the first ant at a picnic.



Now... this one here's
from Louisiana.



See? It's got
a little alligator on top.



How sweet. I can see where
your daughter gets her taste.



This is one of those disasters
waiting to happen.



You know, one of the big ones
that only cockroaches survive.



It's going to be fine.



One down...
million to go.



Careful.



You just smashed
the state bird of Alabama.



Well, finally.
- Hi! How are you?!



Hey, buddy.
- Hello, sir.



Well, I can see
why Melanie is so adorable.



I'm so happy to be here.



We're so happy
to have you here.



I'm sorry the place is
such a mess, Mrs. Hennings...



Mayor... ma'am!



No, no, no, no, no...
don't you dare. It's "Kate."



You know, I've been
tryin' to get Earl...



to weed these shrubberies
and repaint the trim.



And... oh, my God,
look how pretty she is, Earl.



Yeah, I'll bet Kate
could use a drink.



Kate could, indeed.



Well, just come right on in.



I've got some fried pickles,
hot right out of the grease.



Had a lot of trouble
getting my house painted, too.



It's a lovely chair, Earl.



Yeah, but to get the full effect,
you got to pull this here handle.



Daddy, no!



Now, you hold onto
your drink, Kate, and watch.



We're so sorry, Kate!
- We'll get you up.



Name?



Uh, Buford...
Wallace Buford.



I'm not on that list,



but I've got some urgent
business with the bride.



Not today, you don't.
Trooper?



All right, sir, let's get it
turned around here.



Hey, there's a weddin' goin' on.



Yeah, I heard mention of it
a time or two.



I sure hope this weather cooperates.



It's supposed to be a big one.



You know, Jake...



You're my only son...
and I love you, but sometimes...



you are too much
like your daddy.



She made her decision, Mama.



For somebody who's been holdin'
onto somethin' so hard,...



you're pretty quick
to let it go.



You know, I can't control her any
more than I can control the weather.



It's just nerves.



You're doin' the right thing.



Am I?



When I married your daddy...



oh, Lord, but I was
a fool for that man.



I couldn't put one foot
in front of the other.



I remember standin' there,
thinkin',...



"Oh, preacher, hurry up
before he changes his mind."



Look where it got me.



Sometimes that man makes me so mad,
I could just wring his neck.



But you still love him.



God knows I do.



And only he knows why.



Mama... I think I...



He can give you a life
that we never dreamed of.



And he adores you.



He does, doesn't he?



Well, even if he is a Yankee,
at least he's sober.



Ms. Carmichael!



Hey!
- Ms. Carmichael!



Get him!
- Ms. Carmichael!



Get back here!



Mr. Buford?



Get your hands off me!



Wait! Let him go.



Melanie?



You are one hard woman
to get in touch with.



Mr. Buford, he signed the papers.



What are you doing here?



He did... you didn't.



What?



You mean I'm still married?



Well, not unless you want to be.



Oh, for God's sakes, Melanie.



I thought you took care of this.



It's an honest mistake, Andrew.



Well, then, can we fix it
before we all get soaked?



Does anybody have a pen?



Mom?
- Oh, yeah, sure.



Go on, check your purse.



These things don't
just happen, you know.



Can't ride two horses
with one ass, sugar bean.



Andrew...



You don't want to marry me.



I don't?
- No.



No, you don't...
not really.



You see, the truth is...



I gave my heart away
a long time ago...



My whole heart...



and I never really
got it back.



And I don't even know what
else to say, but I'm sorry.



I can't marry you.



And you shouldn't want
to marry me.



So this
is what this feels like.



That's it?!



You're just gonna
let her humiliate you...



with some bullshit
about an old husband?!



Yeah, I think I am.



Excuse me.



In my entire life...



I have never met anyone
so manipulative, so deceitful!



And I'm in politics!



I'm just trying to be honest.



I will not allow the future
President of the United States...



to be dumped at the altar
by some psycho Daisy Mae!



You go after him,
you little bitch!



Wait just a minute, missy.



Uh, there... there's no need
for name-callin', now.



Now, she spoke her piece,
and that's all there is to it.



Oh, go back to your double-wide
and fry something.



Nobody talks
to my mama like that!



Praise the Lord!
The South has risen again!



If you're friends of the bride,
stick around!



I'm gonna go find me
a groom!



Hey, cowboy...



You owe me a dance.



Nice dress.
Where's your husband?



I'm lookin' at him.



Apparently,
you and I are still hitched.



Is that right?



Why didn't you tell me
you came to New York?



I needed to make
somethin' of myself.



About done?



What is it
about you Southern girls?



You can't make the right decisions
'til you tried all the wrong ones?



At least I fight
for what I want.



Oh, what do you want, Melanie?



I don't even think you know.



You're the first boy
I ever kissed, Jake,...



and I want you
to be the last.



Maybe you and I had our chance.



Fine!



Have it your way,
you stubborn ass!



Whatcha want to be
married to me for, anyhow?



So I can kiss you
any time I want.



What the hell are you two
tryin' to do...



get yourselves killed?!



What seems to be
the trouble, officer?



I'm here to bring you in,
young lady!



What did she do this time?



Well, the way I hear it,...



seems she run out
on a perfectly good cake.



You're gettin' a
little light-headed.



Well, folks, look who finally
made it to their reception...



Ladies and gentlemen,
Mrs. And Mr. Jake Perry!



You might want to keep those
for the honeymoon.



Well... I do believe I owe
this lady a dance.



You sure do!



Shut up, Bryant.
- Shut up, Bryant.



Look at this.



Hey, Stella...



Make it a slow one.



All right, wait.



How are you?



All right,
just stand right here.



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