Whether
it was Prince Eric or Todd from Sweet
Valley High or Dawson or Mr Darcy, I couldn’t help falling in love with
fictional characters. They were so much easier to deal with than real life
boys. If you wanted to spend time with them, you’d play a DVD or open up a
book. This probably explains why I have so many boy issues now.
Now
these characters are the best a woman can hope for. They’re the Noahs, the
Patrick Swayzes in Ghost and Landon
in A Walk to Remember. These guys are
too perfect, too romantic, too unobtainable. We’ll never find our own Mark
Darcy.
But
if we’re willing to settle just a bit, we can find awesome guys who are not as
prolific. I’ve identified five fictional characters that I’d be interested in
dating. They don’t own Pemberley or are sparkly vampires or will rescue a girl
from a life of prostitution but am pretty sure they’ll make us happy.
Note:
if you’re a guy and resemble any of these guys, please let me know. Cuddlers
need not apply.
Blaine
Anderson – Glee
Why?
He sings, he dances, he has great hair and can dress like a mofo.
Why
not? He’s gay.
Plus
he used to go to a private school, which means his dad must have some moolah. So
no worries about having to always go to McDonalds for dates. Not that I’m not
into that, it’s just that a girl likes to be spoiled.
MVP
Quote You did win. So did I. We got each
other out of all this. That beats a lousy trophy, don't you think?
Jake Jagielski – One Tree Hill
Why? He was nice to Lucas when he joined the basketball
team, he took care of his daughter because his baby momma turned out to be a
stupid ho, he sings and he was very sexy.
Why not? Not sure if I can raise another woman’s child. Also
baby momma drama is not my scene.
Plus? There is something about a sexy dad. Also he wrote
and dedicated a song to Peyton.
MVP Quote I could have held you in my
arms forever, and it still wouldn't have been long enough.
The Best Friend –
Love Actually
Why? He can organise
cool things like a band playing All You Need Is Love. He is also loyal, he doesn’t
act on his feelings for his best friend’s wife.
Why not? He doesn’t mind
filming his best friend’s wife. Creep alert.
Plus He works at an
art gallery so lots of opportunities for free cheese and wine. And a cool
venue.
MVP Quote To me, you
are perfect.
Gerry – Ps. I Love You
(the book)
Why? He fell in love
with his childhood sweetheart and when he realised he was sick and going to die
soonish he developed a plan to help her cope with his death.
Why not? He is
immortalised in film by Gerald Butler. And Hilary Swank is in the movie. Urgh!
Plus He was romantic,
funny and thoughtful. Again, the book version.
MVP Quote Sometimes
there is only one thing left to say, P. S. I Love You...
Tristan Thorne – Stardust
Why? He used all his savings to spoil the girl of his dreams
on her birthday and then when she asked him for a falling star, he went to the
ends of the earth to get it for her.
Why not? He is a horrible judge of character when it comes to
girls.
Plus He’s a dreamer, very cute and is heir to a magical
kingdom.
MVP Quote I'm not being silly. I'd do it. For you, I'd do
anything.
Any favourites?
Ex-Oh! Ex-Oh!
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