Surviving the Domestic Jungle

I watched a movie last night called “Going the Distance” and it was great for a couple of reasons. First, it has Drew Barrymore (does it get any cuter than her?) and Justin Long who I have grown to like a lot! I believe they were a real life couple in this movie which probably helped with their chemistry. The movie is about 2 people who meet yet only have 6 weeks to hang out before she moves across the country. Well, of course they just love each other and have a ton of fun together and eventually decide to have a long distance relationship. I personally don’t think that long distance relationships work all that well. Its hard enough to have a no distance relationship!! It showed how lonely they got being away from each other and how hard it can be when you see lovey dovey couples everywhere. The reason I like this movie so much has nothing to do with the long distance stuff and more to do with how much Justin’s character changed for Drew’s character. He started out the clueless typical, non committal guy who for her, became extra sweet and extra romantic and thoughtful. It really is true that when you find that special ‘one’ you change things about yourself and for the better. I know my husband is my ‘one’ and I changed things about me to be with him. Not things like who I am but just certain things that you do for someone to make them happy. I know my husband changed a lot for me because I was his ‘one’! I just thought that part of the movie was really sweet. I’m not going to ruin the ending but basically they both put aside their personal feelings to help each other achieve their dreams which was refreshing because most people would not be able to do that. Basically it was a terrific movie that will touch your heart. It is not an Oscar worthy role for either but you will laugh, you will cry and you will walk away feeling warm and fuzzy!! Check it out!!