Film making

Romance is serious business, right? Or is it? If you’re taking your romance too seriously, and it’s not working, try a little humor.

Which do you think your husband would choose if put to the test: a) Watch the beautifully romantic tear-jerker movie, The Notebook or b) do anything that doesn’t involve watching The Notebook.

Of course, my husband would rather watch paint dry than sit through a seriously romantic movie like The Notebook or Somersby. He’s romantic, but none of that “mushy” and “bittersweet” stuff for him. A few belly laughs mixed in with some tender lovey-dovey moments is what he’s all about.

There are some very important men in my life besides my husband. They have made movie night with my husband a wonderful part of our romance. So, a big Thank You goes out to Jim Carrey, Ben Stiller, Matt Dillon, Adam Sandler, Bill Murray, and Owen Wilson. A funny movie, with a nice love story weaving through it, is the perfect ticket in my house for a relaxing evening and a happy man. Romance is a funny thing.

If your husband is like mine, he’s feeling the same need for romance with a healthy dose of belly laughs. These are some of our favorite fun movies.

The Princess Bride (1987): Is this a kissing book? The Princess Bride is the story of a woman who is being forced to marry a cold, evil prince, while her true love tries to stop the wedding. I don’t know how many times I tried to get my husband to watch this movie until finally I just put the movie in, clicked play, and hid the remote. It’s now one of his favorite movies. He likes it because of the comedy and the fighting. I love it because it’s just a joy to watch.

Groundhog Day (1993): A classic. You will not be satisfied watching this movie just once. Bill Murray plays the worn-out, miserable weatherman who gets stuck living Groundhog Day over and over again until he learns something about living life. In the process, he falls in love with a co-worker who despises him. Now he has to get it right, whatever it is, to win her love. Waking up every day re-living the same day repeatedly results in some very difficult, often dangerous, but mostly funny and touching moments.

Wedding Crashers (2005): Two divorce mediators have the whole “guaranteed date” thing figured out. They crash weddings to meet women. They don’t just hide out at these weddings, they jump right in, joining the family in pictures, dancing, and making up stories right along to get them in with the “chicks”. Of course, there’s love in the air so the story has a few twists and the guys have to learn a few lessons about love and life. Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are hilariously loveable goofs.

The Wedding Singer (1998): Adam Sandler plays a 1980′s wedding singer, Robbie, who is a classic example of everything we knew and loved… even the mullet hairstyle! He meets and befriends the lovely Julia, the waitress at the wedding reception hall. Robbie sinks into despair when his fiance leaves him at the altar. Julia is going to marry a man that is just all wrong. There are so many funny and touching moments, that you’ll want to watch this movie over again and again to catch it all. Oh, and, the song Robbie sings to Julia, ‘Grow Old With You’, will brings tears to your eyes… and your husband, too.

Fun With Dick and Jane (2005): Life is good for Dick and Jane, until the stock collapses at the company that Dick works for, and he’s made to be the fall guy. Losing all their money, their home, and their respectability in the community, tips the couple right over the edge. Off they go on a ridiculously funny blue-collar crime spree. But, when things take an unexpected turn, they turn their crime spree into something to heal the working people and the town. Jim Carrey is funny, crazy, and sweet, all at the same time. Lots of laughs and a warm ending.

Love Actually (2003): This is really eight movies in one. Short stories that tell about love, romantic love, family love between a father and son, siblings, and friends. This is a truly touching movie, but has enough laughs and light moments to keep your husband awake and interested… and laughing. Good laughs and many gentle moments to remember. Cuddle up, grab the tissues, and be ready to learn a thing or two about the meaning of love.

Taking romance seriously can really be hard to do, especially if your husband is like so many others. They need a laugh or two to relax and start to enjoy themselves… and you! Pick out a funny romantic movie, get cozy, and enjoy your time together.

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