Real Life is Complicated

Real relationships are complicated. This is something that I have learned with time, and as such it has increased my expectations with what I read, especially if I am reading fiction. I also think this is one reason that romance novels sometimes are given too little credit. These novels tend to focus more on the beginnings of a relationship where everything is new. They also tend to focus on the romance, hence being called romance novels.

This is not always the case though. Some novels do give a bit more background as to how our main characters have lived and developed overtime. Romance may be part of the plot, but not all of the plot. These novels are usually longer as you need time to develop the stories and background. They may also not always have a happy ending, and that can be one distinction from your typical romance novels.

I personally believe that this world needs both types of novels, and the many other types that are out there. I have gravitated to the shorter romance novels in the past, and yes, I love romantic comedies in my movies as well. There is so much out there in the world that can be so depressing. Sometimes we simply need a little bit of happiness and a lighthearted couple hours to change how we are feeling. Other times we are looking to get deeply lost in the world of our characters and we want more depth and we are OK with a plethora of emotions. They serve different purposes.

Life however is truly complex and full of layers. Real relationships can be volatile and unpredictable and may change over time. It is rarely all happiness for us in life but that is okay as we learn from life’s highs and lows. It is also very difficult to write this depth and complexity but perhaps it is a challenge I’m willing to take up.

Happy writing this week!