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#BlogFlash2012: Day Twenty Eight – Frog
In fairytales, when the lovely maiden kisses the frog, he turns into a handsome prince. Generations of young women have bought into the magic, believing a kiss will turn their bad boy frog into the prince he was meant to be. Years later, the bad boy is still a bad boy, the young woman no longer young, and both are miserable-we can’t change anyone‘s character, after all, nor is it fair to try. Better to wait for the prince (yes, they’re out there)-or, go ahead, marry the nasty green frog, and live happily in the swamp.
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There will be NO frogs in my novel. My piece today should explain that statement.
The Frog Prince can go wrong in so many ways. No matter how handsome he is, the prince did something to get himself turned into a frog. What if, just for fun, the princess is a frog and the handsome prince must kiss her to break the spell? Is she doomed?
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A thing I came to learn about relationships before I got married: You can't change people, but everyone changes.
I also heard it said: Men hope she'll stay the same. Women want to change him.
Being in a relationship will certainly change you. Where you live, who you sleep with, how you spend your money has changed. You will change.
Your essential priorities and values? Those don't change much. Don't expect that of a person.
Figure out what you like before attempting to be monogamous forever.
Other than that, I don't know diddly.
Your frog picture is cuter than mine.
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Our posts are written in a similar vein today, Terri. Your post resonates with me in a big way – no one I've loved has ever been able to accept me for exactly who I am and have always tried to change me and whilst compromise in a relationship is healthy, people shouldn't have to try and change who they really are. If someone can't accept you as you are, they are not worth your time and heartache! I've learnt that lesson the hard way, but it'll never happen again!!
Anyway, here's the link to my post: http://wp.me/p1UhOl-bj
Mind you, what someone sees as a frog could be someone else's prince… Beauty in the eye of the beholder and all that! I'm very glad I married my prince!
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I avoided the 'frogs' when I was growing up :-), but never quite got the fairy tale either.
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I grew up in a water town and played in puddles full of tadpoles and collected little baby frogs all summer long! Loved those little dudes. :0)
Here's a playful poem:
I'm thankful I married my prince, and not a frog!
Here's my day 28. I took a little different take on the prompt…
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I just discovered that a link was established to my blog WITHOUT my permission. It is a porn site. This is not acceptable to me, so I have changed some of my privacy settings. Let me know if you have a problem seeing my posts so I can add you as a safe viewer.
I had a very similar post come up on the Zemanta listing when I was writing my post. It is definitely a story many have bought in to.
I was having a hard time with the froggy inspiration today.
LOVE IT! I sometimes think I'm a glutton for punishement, I have had more than my share of "frogs" who I thought I could fix…
Here's my contribution for the day:
http://www.melinagillies.com/2/post/2012/08/blogf…
Thank you so much, Melina! What an inspiring post!
When I met my now Hubby he said that I was the only woman who didn't want to change him. Why would I want to change him one we were going out? He is my Prince. Gorgeous post. xxxx
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How sweet! You're lucky indeed :)
I'm so pleased, Lizzie! It's an incredible feeling to find that special someone!
I'm afraid I'm both prince-less and badboy-less. For someone who writes an awful lot of romance, I'm sadly lacking it in real life!
Ah well, I hope you enjoy my entry today, Terri . . . we're so close to the end! :'(
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I loved your post, Afsaneh. Quite the twist with just two days to go! Poor Mr Hurst!
It's funny how the mind jumps immediately to the princess and the frog… ;)
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Perhaps we're programmed to look for the happy ending? Thank you for the link!
Frogs was a tough one…
http://joykeeney.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/day-28-…
I loved your post, Joy! I found it very touching.
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Sorry my post is late. Between doctor appointments for me and my daughter plus remolding the kitchen, I'm running late!! http://candylittle.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/promp…
I'm sorry to hear about the doctor's visit, Candy. I hope everything is okay!
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That's true, Heidi! Fairy stories are wonderful for children, but as adults we need to learn to see beyond them!
Great sentiments and absolutely true! Energy spent trying to change someone is wasted. Energy spent trying to prevent someone from changing? Just as wasted!
Well, yes… But yours is certainly more thought-provoking!
That's so true, Carlie. I loved your post and I hope you find the prince you so greatly deserve!
That's very true, Lisa! I'm so glad you got your prince too!
I'm sorry about that, Lesley. It's never too late for a prince to make an entrance!
This is a lovely uplifting piece, Donna! Thank you so much for sharing it!
I'm so sorry to hear that, Heidi! How frustrating for you!
What a great way to use the prompt, Christina! I love it!
I really enjoyed your post, Angela! Thank you so much!
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Excellent post Terri :) I was lucky enough to be rescued from a frog.
Here's mine late as it is.
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