Fatal Attraction Movie
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I do! But not in the way Glenn Closes character does. For me wanting to be with a married man doesnt mean you want to get married – it means you dont. Believe me, I know, Ive slept with my share. And, yes, like her, I do feel love for them. But, unlike her, I dont believe that love means ownership – nor does it mean that they have to acknowledge feelings of love back to me; or change their lives; or leave their wives.
The truth is, I feel fortunate to have “connections” with experienced, unavailable men who want me. And I never expect that they will stay or that they will take care of me just because they sleep with me. What I do expect isthat they will sleep with me. Thats the beauty of it for me. They service me, but they dont bother me with a commitment that will take away from my other commitments, or other interests. Everybodys happy.
But there are women who, like “Alex Forrest” (Glenn Closes character), feel insulted when their married boyfriend doesnt change for her. Thats why the famous line Alex says in response to Dan not calling her back, “Im not going to be ignored!” is so powerful.
For many women, she says out loud what they want to say. Dont get me wrong; Im not saying that most women would go to her extreme to keep his attention. My point is, “the other woman” doesnt generally like being ignored. Ironically, I find Im usually the one ignoring his calls. Not all the time and not because Im afraid (or guilt-ridden), but because Im busy. I only have time for him when I have time.
The Movie does bring up some interesting questions for me. Like, when Michael Douglas character tells his wife about the affair (which is a silly thing to do in the first place). Why does his having sex with another woman lead her to wonder about his love for her? Why does she then question the status of her relationship with him? Why do women (stereotypically) think that if hes sleeping with someone else its a reflection on their relationship? Doesnt that seem a bit narcissistic or arrogant?
And the crying child in the background of the confession scene – whats up with that? Is the movie trying to tell us that affairs ruin everything? Thats ridiculous! But telling your wife might if shes insecure enough to be threatened by your affair.
FATAL ATTRACTION is a “learn your lesson” movie. The moral of the story is: “Straying is bad for the marriage.” But thats Hollywood, not reality. In the real life, straying = staying (married). As a matter of fact, it can be just whats needed to keep a marriage strong.
Unlike Glenn Close, I dont save marriages by playing a role in a movie that scares men into faithfulness. I save marriages through