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Friday, May 19, 2006 12:00 AM

Reality doesn't measure up to supermarket romance novels

I read these cheap, formulaic books, and I can't stop wishing my life would be like that.
By Cary Tennis

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  • Thursday, May 18, 2006 08:58 PM

    Change the Story

    Maybe the way to give up the fantasy romance you have created is to study a little bit closer the real-life ones you observe. For example, it is wonderful and rare that after 35 years of marriage your parents are still in love, but doubtful that their romance has anything in common with the grocery store bodice rippers. Ask real couples you know, both the happy and less than happy ones, what they believe is the secret to romantic love. Chances are it has more to do with being interested and interesting than it does with any formula in a book.

    JKerrigan

    P.S. To change the story in your mind, change the stories you read!

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