Yesterday I finished reading, The Dead Tossed Waves. Overall, it was a good book. If you go back to posting histories you'll see that I loved, The Forest of Hands and Teeth by the same author, Carrie Ryan.
But here's what I'm noticing in popular books and movies. The Love Triangle. Carrie Ryan has it in both books, though the protagonist is different. I've never read Twilight, but I'm pretty aware of the triangle going on in that one. Although, hello, dead guy, or steaming muscle beach guy? Seems simple to me.
How about Hunger Games? Same thing.
And, Ann, your book, The Losers Guide to Life and Love, has the same stuff going on.
Anyway - I'm wondering why this scenario is so popular? Why does it stir up so much emotion in people? In TDTW I found myself going back and forth for the first little while between possible beau's for the protagonist. And I cried for both in two different situations. Yes, I cried. Because of a book. Got a problem with that? Talk to my power tools.
Did you see the movie Pearl Harbor? Yes, I cried watching that movie as well. She thought he was dead, they both did. But no, he wasn't.
Personally, I've never had strong feelings for two guys at once. (I'm talking dating years. Married years is obvious.) Is it common? Does every girl have to make a heart wrenching choice between two men when it's time for a serious relationship?
For me, there was no-one I wanted to spend eternity with until I met Brendan. Not even a temptation of that with any other guy. I dated quite a bit. Hung out. Had some of those private talks away from the crowds that can build a lot of fiery tension. I had fun with them. ( I might possibley have kissed a number of them.) And yet I could live without every single one of them.
But not Brendan. He had every part of me the moment I saw him. Yes, I'm one of those. I knew immediately. And 14 years of marriage later, he still has every part of me. Some parts he could probably handle not having to deal with. But we're good.
So I ask why we are drawn to this triangle scenario? Is it because we want to wonder which way we would choose? Or are we in love with tension and attraction?
I'm not sure I know the answers.
But for this girl, my triangle is one straight line.