Oh man... Every time I hear about romance, I die a little inside.
...Because for some reason, I can't feel love for any normal human being. And I can't even be bothered to have any kind of attraction, even sexual, without it.
So, my personal most hated romance? All real ones.
I mean, every time I see two people kissing I roll my eyes; they rarely if ever actually seem to be in any kind of "Serious Relationship". They are just freaking looking like they are playing around. No, really, the way most young people kiss in real life is way too playful to look like there's anything actually going on under the surface.
Real relationships, as I've seen them, are just a freaking game for these people.
Really, do they even know how to establish an actual dynamic to base a romantic relationship on?
That's kind of what TRUE romance SHOULD be: Two people joining together to provide a specific role to make both feel complete. The Vulnerable one finding one to Protect them, a Student and their Teacher, Leader and Follower, Two Rivals in competition, Healer and Guy who takes a lot of hits.
You know how many times I've seen one of these roles, or any role, actually played out in reality?
NEVER!
You know how many times I've seen relationships fall apart because they didn't have a role like this holding them together?
EVERY SINGLE TIME!
At least movies understand the need for a real dynamic to make a relationship work. Real people seem to be unable to understand that true love is something that is built on the bones of a relationship that actually makes both of you stronger.
Guys, I hate to say it, but I think Romance is dead.
... And it's not coming back from the grave until we learn exactly what it is we personally need out of our relationships before we pursue them.
Me? I need a girl who can keep me pointed in the right direction. Some kind of leader. One with awe inspiring confidence and determination, and is able to inspire it in me. Preferably able to lead from both the commander's tent and from the head of the army, as a great general and Warrior. And in return, I will be her most Loyal Knight, performing whatever duties she requires of me, and for the most part, working alongside her in the thick of whatever we strive towards.
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... Doubt that will actually happen though. Regardless of if we're talking metaphorical or Literal...
That stuff just refuses to fly.