You know, I've been the girl that drove a boy away by being too strong and too distant, so I really got what Buffy was feeling there. But then, I've never been broken up with or left -- so maybe not. I was always the one who did the leaving, who made the decision that it was over, because I was in these relationships where the guy wanted more from me than I was willing to give. I just couldn't be something I wasn't, and even though it was hard to walk away from those relationships, I believed that a man who really truly loved me would get that. And you know? I was right about that. So Xander's speech to Buffy here really rang true to me, because it was what I told myself over and over.
It's interesting to me that this show hits so many of those big moments in life that connect with people. That says a lot, really.
Come back and say more if you like! I always enjoy hearing your perspective. :-)
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Date: 2006-10-05 02:22 am (UTC)It's interesting to me that this show hits so many of those big moments in life that connect with people. That says a lot, really.
Come back and say more if you like! I always enjoy hearing your perspective. :-)