I am very passionate and will go down with this ship.
Ah, a love triangle. The classic love triangle trope is vastly overdone (and predictable), but I won’t deny that it makes for great entertainment. Not only are love triangles suspenseful, but they allow the characters to show different sides of themselves that we never thought we’d see otherwise. And, after all of the build-up, there’s nothing more satisfying than when the character you’ve grown to love picks the person that you were rooting for.
I have noticed my viewing habits draw me to the “other” person in most cases — the person that shows them that love is still possible, who was there for them when no one else was, and who tends to be sweeter and less of a player. So, when the character doesn’t pick the “other” person, AKA the person you were rooting for, it’s upsetting to say the least. I’m a team Jacob, team John Ambrose, team Stephan kind-of girl, so I know the feeling well, and you know what? I’m angry.
I get it, they’re cute, funny, exciting, and different. There’s a thrill that you get when you think of them, and hey, good for you — you’re doing much better than I am at the moment. And maybe you’ll prove me wrong and will live happily-ever-after with them, whatever that means for you.
However, I feel you’ve made a big mistake. No offense, but what were you thinking? You said you wanted someone to truly be there for you.
The person you chose wasn’t, they left you! And who helped you pick up the pieces? The person you didn’t choose.
The person you chose? They decided to run when things got hard. They put themselves first. And yes, I know, “you can’t pour from an empty cup.” But really — the way they left was shady, it hurt you, and you deserve better.
The person you chose did something really big to piss you off. I mean, really big. I’m no grudge-holder, but if that were me, I’d have left them in the dust.
Have you listened to ‘In My Head’ by Ariana Grande? Just because a person shows you who they can be doesn’t mean that’s who they are! The red-flags you ignore in the beginning just end up being the reason you break up down the line.
The person you chose is a “bad boy” and has a cool persona that captivates the room. Well, unfortunately for you, that isn’t enough to convince me that you’ve made the right choice. YOU should be the center of attention, not them!
You deserve someone who will focus on improving their character and will treat you with respect, rather than someone who is “too cool” to be vulnerable or tied-down. Let me tell you, that’s not a fun situation to be in.
All I’m saying is, if anything, you should have chosen yourself. The person you didn’t choose may not have been right for you at the time… okay, I get it. But you should have recognized, “Hey, this person I’m rejecting is great. Maybe I need to work on myself.”
Sincerely,
A Viewer Who Is Disappointed But Will Be Okay
If you want a love triangle with a twist and different undertone, I recommend Bates Motel, Imposters, Call Me by Your Name and Uncut Gems.