Dear Parents,
Trying, or wanting to be independent from you, doesn't mean -
.. that we already wanted EVERYTHING to be done in our own way;
.. or that we're running away from you;
.. or that we're rebelling;
.. or that we love you less.
A little guidance, trust and encouragement is what we need.
Release your hold a bit, and we'll make you proud.
Still yours,
Daughters & Son
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*Submitted post to Dear Meat.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Bingley and Darcy
Mr. Bingley is the epitome of a nice "amiable" guy (with good looks and fortune), yet he's often only second best to Mr. Darcy; the second choice of people, especially of women; and I'm not only talking about the people (characters) in the book, but also of some of the fans of Pride and Prejudice book. Some (if not most) men want to emulate Mr. Darcy, while most women want to find someone like him.
Bingley was only 'prioritize', or had most of the attention, when Darcy's unsociable and reserved personality became apparent to everyone. Still, in the end, when Darcy's behavior was recommended and became acceptable, he was again exalted in their eyes, and Bingley was, once again, push to the second rank.
Why?
I think because most people love the mystery behind the 'silent-type' image, the pride (not vanity), and confidence of the person (such as the character of Mr. Darcy), incites challenge and interests. For men, it shows superiority in personality. For women, apart from the countenance, the 'challenge' he incites (and excites) them, doubling with the hope of being 'the one' who would catch the eye, change and warm the heart of this difficult one, makes him interesting, and a great "catch".
People love mysteries and challenges, and the harder these two things are, the more they put their full attention, or focus to these. Mr. Darcy's personality provides more mystery and challenge, than that of Mr. Bingley's, and so he garnered more attention and admiration than his friend.
.. and oh, it was said he's more handsome and rich than Mr. Bingley.
Bingley was only 'prioritize', or had most of the attention, when Darcy's unsociable and reserved personality became apparent to everyone. Still, in the end, when Darcy's behavior was recommended and became acceptable, he was again exalted in their eyes, and Bingley was, once again, push to the second rank.
Why?
I think because most people love the mystery behind the 'silent-type' image, the pride (not vanity), and confidence of the person (such as the character of Mr. Darcy), incites challenge and interests. For men, it shows superiority in personality. For women, apart from the countenance, the 'challenge' he incites (and excites) them, doubling with the hope of being 'the one' who would catch the eye, change and warm the heart of this difficult one, makes him interesting, and a great "catch".
People love mysteries and challenges, and the harder these two things are, the more they put their full attention, or focus to these. Mr. Darcy's personality provides more mystery and challenge, than that of Mr. Bingley's, and so he garnered more attention and admiration than his friend.
.. and oh, it was said he's more handsome and rich than Mr. Bingley.
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