Schemas.
I’ve come to develop quite the schema for relationships however none have come from own, however that’s a post for another. I play things out in my head much like a director. I may not always cast the perfect actor but I do my best to make sure he’s prepared for the role and then I begin writing my script. This is the part in the relationship where the conversation is filled with well placed detail intended to be inconspicuous gems to be discovered later. Usually if the dialogue from the leading role is sub-par I start to see holes in the plot. Depending on how good he is for the main character I adjust.
My idea of romance involves banter and grand gestures. Most importantly things that seem like they’d be from a film, expensive well crafted plans intended to wooo. But I always run into the minor hiccup of casting those who’s idea of romance includes a good morning call every morning. Now that in itself requires deligence and a phenomenal alarm clock, I expect someone rapping their knuckles against my window at 3 am because I fell asleep without saying good night. Or someone who is just as manipulative as I am and see past it to put me in positions I’ve never wanted but needed to be in.
I expect poems under pillow but only the one closest to the door because I always put my hand under my pillow when I sleep on that side of the bed. Or drives to the middle of no where at midnight with coconut cake, sparkling cider and my favorite candy bar just so we can watch the stars (which fails because I soon learn dark open spaces creep me out). Worse part is I’ll have these mini moments of grand gestures planned to have a certain response and if that’s not met I’m left unsatisfied. I’ve woven the ideal dates only to realize I don’t date enough.
I’ve had glimpse into those moments. Glances into the wonderous world that is spontaneity. I’ve managed to fill in the gaps of my mental collage with fantasies/plans. However when I do end up with that one individual that can sweep me off my feet with a mop. Who can convince me of anything with a phrase. Who can turn character flaws to requirements. That one guy who top me, I’ll date him. I’m gonna date him hard. And that’s the only thing I can say for that.
But this is not a type. This is what I’ve manage to pull from my database of Romantic Comedies. I don’t really have a type because the guys I have dated seriously end up on opposites sides of the world categorically.
Pretty conclusive I suppose.