I told the counsellor it was becoming ever more frustrating to me that I seem to play a bit-part in the Great Biopic Of Him, when I really should have my own movie. I think every woman should have the chance to be her own leading lady (I'm sure I've blogged about this before, there's a cheesy line about this in that cheesiest of girl-films, The Holiday).
I then realised. Oh god. "I think I have become Miss Melanie, when I always wanted to be Scarlett".
"Why is that a bad thing?" she asked.
"Melanie is soppy. She gets walked all over, she thinks the best of everyone and they let her down, and she's all mumsy".
"I think you're wrong", said the counsellor, thoughtfully. "Melanie is strong. She's calm and kind. She loves her family fiercely and she is loyal to her friends. She recognises that everyone is different and she allows them to be who they are. She is happy."
I am still pondering this. On the plus side, Scarlett has adventures and some horny sex with Rhett. She is fearless and beautiful. But she is troubled and flawed, always convinced that the next thing will give her what she wants. And she ends up lonely.
Maybe I should be Rhett Butler? Rich, sexy and able to make money regardless of the economic climate.
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