This news about RF slumming with Francesca

[fiennesite]

UGHHHH....I really hate it when pathetic men or women for that matter go back to their pathetic previous love because they are A. Familiar, B. Stupid enough to take them back, C. have a house and he doesn't...who knows...

I really do hope these reports are some kind of plant in the press by some desperate PR exec working for the Francesca camp. Or maybe he's just ready to settle down and be a good boy now for his mommy.

Sorry, I'm feeling a bit mean today.

[Rita]

YES!! HE was terrific in 101 Dalmatians!!! He was really good in Flight of the Phoenix as well, I really enjoyed that movie, but i just LOVE LOVE LOVE (did I mentioned I love him) as House!! hehe

[Liza]

I loved Hugh Laurie's character in Sense & Sensibility! His seriousness was wildly funny!
He's like Ralph Fiennes in that he's one of those actors you see in multiple potrayals, but never "connect the dots". He portrays the character so well that you don't see the actor, only that character. I didn't realize all the different things I'd seen him in till I read your posts!

[Kelly]

I know I'm probably going to get myself in trouble for this but - I don't understand why women can be so stupid to take a man back, especially when he's cheated or shown disrespect to her and not valued their relationship. I think more women need to get a backbone when it comes to relationships and move on to bigger and better things in their life than get stuck back with men that don't treat them the way they deserve to be treated. I've seen so many friends of mine take their partner back, believing the person will change, only to be heartbroken or mistreated again. People are capable of change, but often if they do it's only temporary and they slip back into the same patterns again. If a relationship doesn't work the first time, it's highly unlikely it's going to work the second time. I think sometimes people are stuck in their comfort zone and are afraid of being alone, so they cling to what they know, even if its obvious the relationship isn't working. I think RF needs to grow up and have some sense, in the relationship dept. (now I know I'm really getting myself into trouble!)

Kelly

[Liza]

Thank you Stephanie! This is so well said and you're not being contentious at all.

[Kelly]

Hi Stephanie, I agree with you and well said! I hope I don't come across as contentious either, I love to discuss and debate and hear other's ideas. I wasn't meaning to say that people shouldn't work on their relationships or give up at the first sign of conflict or boring phase in the relationship - everybody would be divorced wouldn' t they? :) I just think it's sad when people stay in an unhealthy relationship at the price of their own happiness and joy in their life.

Kelly

[Liza]

Yes, we certainly are! : )

[poppycarew]

RE: relationships
This is certainly an interesting topic, given that I am going through a divorce right now !! I suppose I can look back and see the tell-tale signs, and also learn more about myself. Hindsight is 20/20, they say.

I haven't been following all the gossip on RF lately .... we'll see how much of it is actually true.

[sweetralph]

@Linda
Why did you delete your posts at the beginning of this thread?

[sweetralph]

There was nothing wrong with your opinion. I think this forum (unlike others) is a tolerant one, noone bashes you for posting your POV.

[Lety15]

I absolutely agree with both of you, Sweetralph and Writestuff... I think it can help, to open our hearts, during our emotional pains. There's nothing wrong, with that.

[trugannini]

How can I view the original reports that this discussion....."these reports are some kind of
plant in the press by some desperate PR exec working for the Francesca camp." When I see
them I would like to make a comment. Thanks:)

[KimNTennessee]

Wow...how can anyone know what is the heart of someone who loves someone else? I don't understand the judgements on this site regarding his personal life. Surely people don't actually take anything reported by journalists seriously? Ralph's private life should be respected as private...my opinion, anyway. I'm glad we are all free to express our own.

P.S. Just received TEP CD read by Ralph. His voice is heavenly. Good buy on the "New and Used" section of Amazon. Ondaatje's writing is poetic.