In a land called every woman’s dream

Why are there so many love triangles?

Talk about unrealistic expectations that media puts out, man. A girl is luck to get one man to notice her, let alone two. And yet everywhere we look, media is practicing wish fulfillment and showing women the joys and pains of having two men attached to you romantically. They’ve created deviated the standard love triangle for every possible desire or fetish. Here are the two current types:

Sensitive and nerdy versus tough and hott

An extension of high school, this triangle is the crux of the romance genre. Should I choose the sensitive nerd who’s always been in love with me or the hot tough guy who I’ve always lusted after? Oh the decisions fictional women agonize over!

You have Felicity on her eponymous series, constantly ping-ponging between Ben and Noel. Ultimately, Ben, the attractive yet emotionally stunted choice, won out, leaving Noel’s graphic design geek in the dust.

On the other hand, you have pretty country bumpkin Rosalee in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton (rent it, you’re welcome). Rosalee has watching Tad Hamilton in movies for years and she gets the chance to go on a date for charity with him. Shocker! It turns into more than one date. But her childhood bff, Pete, has always pined for her. After underrated and hilarious happenings, Rosalee finally figures out Pete is the guy for her. Sensitive wins out this time.

If I were in such a triangle - and I never will be - which choice would I make? The Felicity or the Rosalee? Not accounting for special circumstances like the hott guy learning to open up, I’m sure you wouldn’t be surprised to know I would choose the sensitive friend. I mean Lord, if I could get someone to have the conversations I have with myself out loud, the possibilities of curing my neuroses would really be endless.

Werewolf vs. Vampire

Remember I used the word fetish before? Well, I’d say this qualifies. Cold blooded hottie protector vs. warm blooded hottie protector. Edward vs. Jacob. Bill/Eric vs. Alcide. One has a calm, suave demeanor and the other is openly passionate. All are handsome. Blast Bella and Sookie.

Choosing in this triangle is irrelevant? No, not because they don’t actually exist. Because it’s a case by case basis. I was in love with Eric (aesthetically) until Alcide entered the picture and caught my attention (aesthetically). Edward is a bit of a controller so I think I’d have to go with Jacob, but not if he’s ruining every pair of pants I buy for him when he transforms. That would be tiring.

Bottom line: Has any woman ever actually had to deal with this? Or is this the stuff that literal dreams are made of? Though I suppose you don't have to choose in a dream...