Katrina_AK_0099
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As someone raised by a single mother, I never felt that not having a father affected my view of relationships. If anything, it maybe made me more realistic than some of my peers. I accept that people grow and change, and sometimes that means loving someone but leaving them. Some people never accept that and pay the price later on in life.
Also, I'm an introvert and while I sometimes felt lonely while single, I never felt an urge to be with someone just for the companionship. With Elle, I do get that sense. I just can't wrap my head around the Rick situation any other way... it was just desperation and anxiety around finding love that drew them together.
On paper, Ginette did everything right raising Elle. Education paid for, stable home, private schools, etc. But I don't know if she really instilled a work ethic in her daughter or even a sense of having autonomy over her life. I mean, she followed Elle to Hong Kong for a internship when she was in her mid-20s! That was not necessary and is actually a bit creepy. I do get a codependency vibe from Ginette and Elle, to be honest.
Also, I'm an introvert and while I sometimes felt lonely while single, I never felt an urge to be with someone just for the companionship. With Elle, I do get that sense. I just can't wrap my head around the Rick situation any other way... it was just desperation and anxiety around finding love that drew them together.
On paper, Ginette did everything right raising Elle. Education paid for, stable home, private schools, etc. But I don't know if she really instilled a work ethic in her daughter or even a sense of having autonomy over her life. I mean, she followed Elle to Hong Kong for a internship when she was in her mid-20s! That was not necessary and is actually a bit creepy. I do get a codependency vibe from Ginette and Elle, to be honest.