I am a big romantic comedy fan. Name any movies in this genre, I probably have watched it. Personally, romcoms are not just regular go-to movies. It gives me pleasure to feel swooned over by something. Also, it kind of built my standards toward men for a long time.
Late 90s and early 2000s are the golden era for romantic comedy. We have Notting Hill, Pretty Woman, 10 Things I Hate About You, Clueless, 13 Going on 30, The Proposal and many more classics. Those movies might always have the same plot. Man and Woman met as enemies, best friends, or just strangers. It always started with meet-cute. As a girl, almost all men in romantic comedies become my favorites. In short terms, they become my boyfriend material standards. Therefore, I have top three of my boyfriend material from romcoms. Peter Kavinsky, Tim Lake, and Mark Darcy.
Peter Kavinsky might really popular these days. The potrayal by Noah Centineo is too real that for some girls, he should be the one we choose if he actually real. He might be rude at first, but I adore how he treated Lara Jean afterwards and just slowly fell for her. The pocket spinning in the hall, damn yeah. That was our Peter.
Tim Lake and Mark Darcy are the guys that I would marry if they are real. Tim Lake is character from the movie "About Time", yet Mark Darcy is the guy from "Bridget Jones's Diary". Tim is not a good looking, well built, or rich man. He was just a regular guy with ability to time travel. Well, time traveling is not the type I wanted in man though (besides, he's a bit stalker too). But, the way he treated his family and wife was beyond. He is not perfect, but relatable. Tim is family man I wish I could marry in the future. Then, there is Mark Darcy, a well-known barrister who happened to secretly fell in love with clumsy and outspoken Bridget behind his grumpy face. Well, I don't like him at first because how can a man so grumpy and rude to woman? Soon, I know that that was the way he hid his feeling to Bridget. It turned out Mark was a great man and willing to give everything for the loved one.A barrister, kind and responsible man, what should I ask more?
But, do all romcoms men really built my standard? I have to say it takes part. Yet, there are many other things influenced it. Girls can't deny that some of their standards are influenced by the movies, series, or drama we watched. It just happened naturally since we want to be the one like the girls in the movies. However, men should've not been worry. Your own personalities are your identity. You should've not changed because you want to get a woman. Also, as woman we should be the best version of ourselves to get partners we wanted. Never expect high result when you don't strive for it.
When it comes to my boyfriend material standards, it changes through time. The older I am, I become more realistic. For me, there is no such things as perfect partner. So, I deciced to keep my concept of boyfriend material as "someone who is being themselves". If he was being himself, I could know whether we worth to fight for or not. By the way, all those things about boyfriend is something we shouldn't overthink. There will be the best time for you when you can feel being in love and be loved.So, take your time and enjoy your me-time as best as you can girls!
