Romance is serious business, right? Or is it? If you re taking your romance too seriously, and it s not working, try a little humor.
Here s a romance test for you. Would your husband rather cuddle up with you on the couch and watch a) The Notebook; a gorgeously romantic tear jerker of a movie or b) watch dust settle on the flat screen TV.
My answer is easy. My husband would opt for a root canal rather than sitting through a movie like The Notebook or Terms of Endearment. Now don t get me wrong. That doesn t mean he isn t romantic. He loves me and our family very deeply. He s simply not a fan of traditional, serious romance movies.
There are some very important men in my life besides my husband. They have made movie night with my husband a wonderful part of our romance. So, a big Thank You goes out to Jim Carrey, Ben Stiller, Matt Dillon, Adam Sandler, Bill Murray, and Owen Wilson. A funny movie, with a nice love story weaving through it, is the perfect ticket in my house for a relaxing evening and a happy man. Romance is a funny thing.
Are you looking for a lighthearted fun romantic movie that both you and your husband will enjoy? Here are some of our favorites.
The Princess Bride (1987): Is this a kissing book? The Princess Bride is the story of a woman who is being forced to marry a cold, evil prince, while her true love tries to stop the wedding. I don t know how many times I tried to get my husband to watch this movie until finally I just put the movie in, clicked play, and hid the remote. It s now one of his favorite movies. He likes it because of the comedy and the fighting. I love it because it s just a joy to watch.
Groundhog Day (1993): This movie is not only funny, it s a look into human potential for love and living life through the repetition of one, dreary Groundhog Day... over and over and over... until a miserably cryptic weatherman, played by Bill Murray, can get it right. Through the process, he tries to figure out how to win the love of the woman who, well, starts out really not liking him in the least. The movie is a classic and one that you ll want to watch over and over and over and over...
Wedding Crashers (2005): Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are at their hilarious best in this movie. They are two divorce mediators all week and wedding crashers on the weekend. They don t just sneak into weddings to meet women, they make themselves part of the party. They dance, get in the pictures, and make up stories about who they know... and everyone believes them. Eventually, you know there has to be a love entanglement or two. There are some love and life lessons to learn. You ll enjoy this light hearted pick.
The Wedding Singer (1998): Adam Sandler plays a 1980 s wedding singer, Robbie, who is a classic example of everything we knew and loved... even the mullet hairstyle! He meets and befriends the lovely Julia, the waitress at the wedding reception hall. Robbie sinks into despair when his fiance leaves him at the altar. Julia is going to marry a man that is just all wrong. There are so many funny and touching moments, that you ll want to watch this movie over again and again to catch it all. Oh, and, the song Robbie sings to Julia, Grow Old With You , will brings tears to your eyes... and your husband, too.
Fun With Dick and Jane (2005): Dick and Jane are living a very good life, until Dick is set up as the fall guy for the company when its stock tanks. Now they have no jobs, no savings, no pension, and are living in disgrace in their community. The bottom really falls out when they receive their foreclosure notice. It s off on a crazy funny blue collar crime spree, but, wait... life takes a very different turn and this couple is not going down gently. The humor and retribution make this Jim Carrey movie funny and wild, but with a heart.
Love Actually (2003): This movie portrays eight stories of love in its many forms. The stories show romantic love, as well as love of a father for his son, love between siblings, and love of friendship. It s a beautiful story that shows that Love Actually is all around. These stories are funny on so many levels, but also deeply touching. Get your hanky ready and snuggle up.
It s hard to always take romance seriously. And if your husband is like mine, romance needs to be fun! Pop in a romantic, funny movie, cuddle up, and get ready to relax and enjoy each other... and the movie!
Author Resource:
Nicole Dean invites you to http://www.RomanceYourHusband.com , a website dedicated to helping married couples stay friends and to help them remember why they married each other in the first place. Our disclaimer is: If he’s a jerk, this won’t work. But, if he’s sweet, rub his feet.
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