Serious romance is hard work and just so, well, serious. Does it have to be? How do you and your husband relax? My guess is you need a few laughs to enjoy each other.
You and your husband have decided to rent a movie, open a bottle of wine, and farm out the kids tonight for an inexpensive date night. Before you pick out a movie, take this short test. Would your husband stay awake long enough to a) watch The Notebook, a painfully bittersweet love story or b) see the end of any Jim Carey movie.
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.
If your husband is like mine, he’s feeling the same need for romance with a healthy dose of belly laughs. These are some of our favorite fun movies.
The Princess Bride (1987): Many men may feel the same as the little boy in the beginning of the movie; being read a book by Grandpa that starts out with the kissing part. Yuk! Well, the boy finds out very quickly, and so will your husband, that this love story is a rough and tumble story of a Pirate, evil Prince, and the Princess who is betrothed to the Prince but loves the Pirate. There’s a lot of swashbuckling and ridiculously funny slapstick and innuendo. I dare you to watch this movie and NOT fall in love with it!
Groundhog Day (1993): After reluctantly going to cover Punksatawney Phil for Groundhog Day, a cynical weatherman gets stuck living the same day over repeatedly, until he gets it right. This is a Bill Murray classic. The love story is woven throughout the repeated day as he tries to figure out how to win the woman’s heart, and learns about living life in the process. You’ll want to watch this movie again and again to pick up on subtle things that you’ll miss the first time. Great fun!
Wedding Crashers (2005): Two divorce mediators have the whole “guaranteed date” thing figured out. They crash weddings to meet women. They don’t just hide out at these weddings, they jump right in, joining the family in pictures, dancing, and making up stories right along to get them in with the “chicks”. Of course, there’s love in the air so the story has a few twists and the guys have to learn a few lessons about love and life. Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are hilariously loveable goofs.
The Wedding Singer (1998): Adam Sandler plays a’80’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): Life is good for Dick and Jane, until the stock collapses at the company that Dick works for, and he’s made to be the fall guy. Losing all their money, their home, and their respectability in the community, tips the couple right over the edge. Off they go on a ridiculously funny blue-collar crime spree. But, when things take an unexpected turn, they turn their crime spree into something to heal the working people and the town. Jim Carrey is funny, crazy, and sweet, all at the same time. Lots of laughs and a warm ending.
Love Actually (2003): This is really eight movies in one. Short stories that tell about love, romantic love, family love between a father and son, siblings, and friends. This is a truly touching movie, but has enough laughs and light moments to keep your husband awake and interested… and laughing. Good laughs and many gentle moments to remember. Cuddle up, grab the tissues, and be ready to learn a thing or two about the meaning of love.
Taking romance seriously can really be hard to do, especially if your husband is like so many others. They need a laugh or two to relax and start to enjoy themselves… and you! Pick out a funny romantic movie, get cozy, and enjoy your time together.
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