However, the lens through which we view these stories is evolving. We have moved away from the passive princess waiting for a kiss, towards the active agent building a partnership. We have discarded the "happily ever after" for the more honest "happily for now." We are learning that the most compelling romantic storyline isn't about finding someone who completes you, but about finding someone in front of whom you can afford to be incomplete.
However, the lens through which we view these stories is evolving. We have moved away from the passive princess waiting for a kiss, towards the active agent building a partnership. We have discarded the "happily ever after" for the more honest "happily for now." We are learning that the most compelling romantic storyline isn't about finding someone who completes you, but about finding someone in front of whom you can afford to be incomplete.