Topic > Movie Analysis: He Just Doesn't Like You That Much - 1354

Gigi and Alex's relationship could be described as storkish, "friendly lovers" (McCornack, 2013, p. 284). Their relationship is “rooted in friendship” as they were strictly friends before anything else. Ben and Janine's wedding was pragma style, "practical lovers". They married right after college, where it was “logical” and “based on common sense.” (McCornack, 2013, p. 284) Different from these two styles were the characters Beth and Neil. Beth and Neil were in a relationship where they shared strong feelings for each other despite having opposing views of marriage. At a certain point it becomes too much and they break up. However they find their way back to each other and each is willing to compromise. Beth is fine with not getting married as long as their relationship remains strong. Because she is willing to do so, Neil appreciates her sacrifice and asks for her hand in marriage. This style of love can be described as agape, “forgiving lovers” who are “patient, generous and unconditional.” (McCornack, 2013, p. 284) Despite their differences, they forgave each other and compromised. Comparing the relationships in the film it seems that the style of a romantic relationship has an impact on its chances of survival. Because the relationship style, pragma, is based on a good idea rather than an actual connection, it seemed that Ben and Janine didn't know what they were fighting for. As for the others, they made it work against them