so did they break up in the end?
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I think so. Even though they are together again, they are only a shell of what they used to be, and they both knew it when they hugged awkwardly in the shower. Even though they are physically close and naked, it belies the truth that there is an irreconcilable chasm between them.
shareI agree with your interpretation but I can't help but wonder whether such a chasm could, in fact, be reconciled given time. I mean, yeah, at first it might be a bit awkward, but once you settle in to the fact that there is no longer the barrier of distance and get used to each other being around, I imagine the chemistry would pick right back up. Taking a step back and not being so physical right away might also help since it isn't natural to be so intimate with someone you haven't been with in person for so long.
I could be wrong, of course, considering I've never gone through the exact scenario.
Yes. I wish I could be as optimistic as you.I watched the movie and I really liked it, albeit not as well done as it could have been, to me it was successful in conveying the tumultuous and emotional hardships a couple faces.
I had been through almost the exact same thing. 4 times. Whirlwind romances in different countries. Each lasting 2-6 months together and 6 months apart. It really doesnt work.
An earlier poster said that this is a classic example of when love itself simply isn't enough.
Having said that... I know my moms friend in taiwan.- approaching her 60s. She's kept a long distance relationship for Over 30 years with her lover in Spain. Throughout all the relationships in between. They are both old now and they still Message each other holding onto that love. They've tried to make it work but language and cultural barriers aside it hasn't worked. Quite romantic, but also quite sad.
Thank you very much for sharing your story. Below I've copied and pasted a post I made to another thread about the takeaway of the film.
My personal takeaway from the film was that if you really see a future with someone, then don't compromise it by doing a long distance relationship (in the characters' circumstances of being countries apart and her not being allowed back into the US, at least). If there is no feasible way you can be with the person in the foreseeable future, you should shelf it so as to avoid the drama/negative emotions/possible cheating and to preserve what you two have. Then, once you are in the same place at the same time, you can start again and the connection won't be lost.
The "Before Sunset" trilogy incapsulates this theme as well, as the characters decide to not stay in touch long distance for the purpose of not ruining their connection.
I could be wrong, of course, considering I've never gone through the exact scenario.
I have, and you're right to a certain degree as I also experienced what you were trying to describe.
In this case, however, I think they eventually broke up.
Their bond was more or less strong as long as they had to fight the obstacles keeping them apart.
As soon as these were - finally and somehow unexpectedly - out of the way, it started to fade .....
I love the idea that Jacob now had a chance to open his heart for sad Sam to fully commit to her.
Anna would go back to her career in England (which she instantly missed) and start all over again. share