They say that love is blind‌ ‌but we can also be blinded by expectations that prevent us from recognising the potential for love!
Last night I had the pleasure of seeing a delightful French movie ‘Happiness Never Comes Alone’. It tells the tale of Sacha, a guy in his 30’s who loves the bachelor lifestyle and enjoys seducing pretty young women. Musical and creative, he has no desire to settle down – nor does he enjoy or want to have children.
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By accident – literally – Sacha bumps into Charlotte, who is beautiful but of a similar age to himself…yet he is blown away by the instant attraction they have for each other. As the storyline develops, not only does Sacha discover that he can delight in being with a mature woman rather than a pretty young thing – but also that not only was he able to overcome the distress he felt when he discovers that Charlotte has three children… but also come to love being with them.
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While couples who have the ‘instant attraction’ that Sacha and Charlotte experienced can end up disappointed once the chemistry settles, this light and delightful film holds a valuable message when it comes to not limiting the possibility that a first encounter can hold for friendship, romance – and love – because of expectations that you do not question.
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Many of the single men and women who have met their partner through my consultancy would not have thought that their first date would result in love on the basis of their initial meeting. Yet, given that we always encourage them to meet a second time or more, expectations of what ‘was missing’ diminished as they appreciated and enjoyed each other for ‘what was’!
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No matter whether you meet potential partners through dating online, matchmaking, in social situations, the workplace or by chance, be open to appreciating what each person has to offer rather than focusing on what doesn’t fit your expectations. Removing your blinkers could open wonderful possibilities!! http://relationshipadvicewithyvonneallen.com/2013/06/they-say-that-love-is-blind/
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