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Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
louisev:
...and we're back up! whoo hee!
RonitR:
Haven't commented in a while, but wanted to say, I was really dreading Ennis and Ellery's conversation about Jack, and was so relieved to see how delicately and respectfully Louise handled it.
I think Ennis IS starting to come to terms with who he is, and what Jack had meant to him, and IMHO it's good for him to be able to talk about it.
But, I think Ellery underestimates the impact these talks are going to have on himself. Ellery is a caretaker, and he habitually puts Ennis's needs before his own. I think he is doing this now, by serving as Ennis's confessor / therapist in this.
I can't believe that Ellery can hear about the depth of Ennis's love and devotion for Jack, and not be hurt – especially when comparing E & E relatively short relationship to J & E 20 years worth of love .
Interesting to see what's going to happens next…
louisev:
welcome back RonitR!
I guess we're going to find out what Ellery is made of aren't we?
opinionista:
--- Quote from: RonitR on September 03, 2006, 06:35:33 am ---Haven't commented in a while, but wanted to say, I was really dreading Ennis and Ellery's conversation about Jack, and was so relieved to see how delicately and respectfully Louise handled it.
I think Ennis IS starting to come to terms with who he is, and what Jack had meant to him, and IMHO it's good for him to be able to talk about it.
But, I think Ellery underestimates the impact these talks are going to have on himself. Ellery is a caretaker, and he habitually puts Ennis's needs before his own. I think he is doing this now, by serving as Ennis's confessor / therapist in this.
I can't believe that Ellery can hear about the depth of Ennis's love and devotion for Jack, and not be hurt – especially when comparing E & E relatively short relationship to J & E 20 years worth of love .
Interesting to see what's going to happens next…
--- End quote ---
IMO, Ellery is not putting Ennis's needs before his own. I think he is just lending a helping hand. He's being a friend and a true partner because he truly loves Ennis. I think love is much more than having your partner showing you how much he/she loves you. Love is also about being there when your partner is hurting and in need. When Ellery was pissed and hurt over Beagle, Ennis took that role. He put his own pain and suffering aside, to help Ellery out. I don't know what emotional impact it'll have on Ellery, but sometimes, when you help someone else, you end up helping yourself too. And the fact that Ennis is being open about his pain, about his love for Jack, it could encourage Ellery to be open too about whatever he feels about Ennis pain or his relationship with Jack.
RonitR:
I totally agree, Opinionista.
Hope they can (eventually) discuss Ellery's feelings and pain, too
Personally - I can (and do) talk with my friends about their past relationships, and am totally with them, and on their side. No problem.
But - if my husband wanted to discuss his past relationship (of 20 years!) with a woman he loved deeply, lost, and misses to this day, it would be extremely painful for me (of course, it would perhaps be the right thing to do, to let him talk about it, on many levels, but still – OUCH !! ).
Ellery would have to be made of stone not to feel pain, and not to be even a little insecure. That's just my view, of course.
And Louise – Good to be back !! :D
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