Tough Love Couples:Watch it and Weep

I know the world has been waiting with breath abated for my next entry. Lately I have just been so discouraged with myself due to unsuccessful job searching and a lack of any real tangible accomplishments, it is difficult to give a damn about anything. But, you better believe I have continued to watch reality TV with the same gusto you would expect from an enthusiast like myself. And the Tough Love Couples Finale is just the fuel to light my fire again!

In a previous entry I boldly and openly stated my views about each of the couples. Luckily Dustin and Courtney (The High School Sweethearts) must have been reading my blog because they took my advice and called it quits. More accurately, Courtney called it quits by choosing not to wear a wedding dress during the final task. The contestants were asked to get engaged or break up, and Steve was not kidding! I think Courtney finally realized her relationship was continuing out of the fear of being alone, which is a completely legitimate concern, but certainly no way to live your life. So I have to commend you Courtney for being your own women and having the strength to stand on your own. Too bad you wasted eight years of your life getting there.

Fortunately, Courtney and Dustin were the only couple who did not get engaged. As each man dropped down on one knee, I was overwhelmed with emotion and could not hold back my tears! It is easy to forget men harbor kind and loving emotions. Typically, men are incapable of expressing emotion and I remain unconvinced some of them feel anything at all. But, apparently there are rare and shining moments when some men can throw their inhibitions to the wind and completely commit themselves to one woman forever. I’m telling you I could not control my tears. All of their speeches were incredibly beautiful, but I wanted to include Pawel’s proposal to Danielle.

“Ever since our worlds collided, you have showed me what it is to make it in this planet, on this world. You have never judged me you have always been supportive of me. My entire world revolves as a result of your love. I want to spend my last breathe on this planet telling you how deeply in love I am with you. And I hope we can spend eternity together. And I really hope you will spend the rest of your life with me.” At this point he gets down on bended knee and asks, “Will you marry me.” I almost forgot this proposal was not to me. I have watched it several times and it still brings tears to my eyes.

I definitely want my future husband to propose on one knee. I can’t believe that tradition stuck considering the subservient nature of the gesture. Considering most of the men I fall for are hard headed, unyielding, and relentless, it would be serious juxtaposition of personality and power. Not to mention it goes against the male dominance stereotypes society has perpetuated. Maybe I’m reading too far into this, but it seems like relinquishing that power in an attempt to commit yourself to one woman forever is overwhelmingly powerful. I’m grateful I was invited to watch this most memorable moment of these couples’ lives. Until next time, this has been Rachel on Reality.