I rather dislike the 'my parents died early' excuse. Granted that would have a lasting mark on a child, and growing up in a more clinical environment without loving examples might make things difficult, but it just doesn't make sense to dump the girl you think you love because you perceive she's keeping you at arms length emotionally, and then be upst when she leaves. I mean, did he ever even broached the marriage or 'dreams for the future' subject with her? How is it that these multimillionaire businessmen know how to plan a business or takeover from scratch, but don't even consider having a plan for their life or think it worthwhile to plan a 'take over' for the heart of the woman they love? Its like he gave up without trying. He sure was quick to say he could learn to be a father! Did it not ever occur to him to learn 'how to make a woman fall in love with you'? If he had tried in the slightest, it clearly would have been a short fall, but he didn't.
I can understand the psychology of trying to make her the villan initially. It was how he protected his heart. I understand her twice shy defensivness Honestly, their behaviour wasn't wholly illogical at that point, and there was normal, if a bit twisted, progression after they met again, but there was a reason! HE HAD A PLAN. He didn't do any research, and his plan was rather questionable, but he did have a plan! Why didn't he do that (have a plan; hopefully not THAT plan) in the first place. That’s what often ruins these sorts of stories for me - a logic lack at the foundation. These are smart men who can think logically and critically in high stress situations every day, but when a girl they are attracted to is involved, they loose all their acumen and fall susceptible the the most negative pcycosises. In stories like this, there are so many sources out there on love and romance. This hero knew his upbringing left him lacking and let his girl slip away (or in this case outright dumped her) without even trying to educate himself and/or enact a plan. It just doesn't make sense.
(Honestly, I think that, initself, could make a pretty cute romance. A hero who knows he's lacking and starts reading books and romance novels to try and make plans to get the girl he loves to fall for him. Of course, not every plan will work, but when she finally figures out the lengths he's going to, she will be attracted to his sincerity and give him a chance.)
I rather dislike the 'my parents died early' excuse. Granted that would have a lasting mark on a child, and growing up in a more clinical environment without loving examples might make things difficult, but it just doesn't make sense to dump the girl you think you love because you perceive she's keeping you at arms length emotionally, and then be upst when she leaves. I mean, did he ever even broached the marriage or 'dreams for the future' subject with her? How is it that these multimillionaire businessmen know how to plan a business or takeover from scratch, but don't even consider having a plan for their life or think it worthwhile to plan a 'take over' for the heart of the woman they love? Its like he gave up without trying. He sure was quick to say he could learn to be a father! Did it not ever occur to him to learn 'how to make a woman fall in love with you'? If he had tried in the slightest, it clearly would have been a short fall, but he didn't.
I can understand the psychology of trying to make her the villan initially. It was how he protected his heart. I understand her twice shy defensivness Honestly, their behaviour wasn't wholly illogical at that point, and there was normal, if a bit twisted, progression after they met again, but there was a reason! HE HAD A PLAN. He didn't do any research, and his plan was rather questionable, but he did have a plan! Why didn't he do that (have a plan; hopefully not THAT plan) in the first place. That’s what often ruins these sorts of stories for me - a logic lack at the foundation. These are smart men who can think logically and critically in high stress situations every day, but when a girl they are attracted to is involved, they loose all their acumen and fall susceptible the the most negative pcycosises. In stories like this, there are so many sources out there on love and romance. This hero knew his upbringing left him lacking and let his girl slip away (or in this case outright dumped her) without even trying to educate himself and/or enact a plan. It just doesn't make sense.
(Honestly, I think that, initself, could make a pretty cute romance. A hero who knows he's lacking and starts reading books and romance novels to try and make plans to get the girl he loves to fall for him. Of course, not every plan will work, but when she finally figures out the lengths he's going to, she will be attracted to his sincerity and give him a chance.)