Good morning, romance reader ♡
“Respectfully, fictional men have ruined the grading curve.”
There was a time when the requirements were simple.
Be kind.
Be funny.
Remember important dates.
And then romance books got involved.
Now apparently we’re looking for emotional intelligence, devastating banter, unwavering devotion, elite groveling skills, excellent communication, and the ability to deliver one painfully vulnerable confession that makes us close the book and stare at the ceiling for several minutes.
Bonus points if he falls first.
Additional credit if he’s protective without being controlling.
And if this man has been morally gray for 350 pages but suddenly whispers something tender to her?
Unfortunately, the committee will be taking that into consideration.
Are these standards unrealistic?
Perhaps.
But after witnessing fictional men cross kingdoms, survive wars, confront their emotional trauma, and burn entire worlds for the woman they love, “wyd?” at 11:47 p.m. has become a difficult application to approve.
Romanceaholic regrets to inform you that the grading curve will not be adjusted. ♡
What fictional man is currently sitting at the top of your class?
🖤 Carmen
🖤 Romanceaholic
Whatever today brings, go find something delicious to read. ♡
Love stories. Taken seriously.
