I often watch book reviews and movie reviews. These days, not as often but still do. Some of them I agree with, some I don't agree with. Some are learning experiences while others feel like a product of hate-reading/hate-watching. Something that occasionally came up with these reviews was pursuit of love.
When does persistence (in love) become harassment? How does a suitor know that the one being pursued, rather than playing hard to get, is a subject of unwanted
advances/affection? Some people say that in the game of love, the most persistent guy will win. How will he win?
-He wore her down until she eventually *settled* for him.
-Because he was persistent, it showed he was serious about her, and thus she came to trust and accept him.
-Through his persistence, she eventually came to appreciate him and return his affection.
Can unrequited love truly be returned because someone is persistent in their advances? How does one tell the difference between unrequited love and 'playing hard to get?' for lack of a better term. Where does one draw the line between wooing and imposing? These questions eventually cross into consent territory, where the object of affection rejects her suitor (once, twice, over and over) but the guy simply doesn't get the memo! Which can translate into not respecting her decision.
This blurry territory is something I had to work through while writing what I call the second part of To Charm A Knight, where Raziel and Claire's dynamic undergoes a shift. Yes, it was really...*ReALlY* fun to write, but also challenging. Well, y'all will probably let me know your thoughts on this.
Okay, rambling over. See y'all in a comment section or conversation board somewhere.
