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My Girlfriend Has Seen Fifty Shades Twice But Hasn't Seen A Single Star War Film :(

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Grimalkin

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I have a better plan. Suggest that she play Knights of the Old Republic 1 & 2 instead. Or if she doesn't play games, you play but let her make all the choices.

I wish I could go back in time and not watch the Star Wars movies.

If she's already an adult this is going to end in disappointment for everyone.
 
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Cheebo

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Star Wars is my favorite franchise ever. My #1 fandom no question. I have seen all of the films literally hundreds of times.

My wife hasn't seen a single one but has seen 50 shades of grey.

It's not her thing why should I force it on her? I don't think you are going about this the right way at all. You can't force someone to like things you like. Just let her watch the movies she wants to watch. Life will be just fine.
 
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Afrodium

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Just put on A New Hope. Editing it down so she gets the character beats is crazy and ANH is a good flick anyway. Also, you seem to be harping on this way too much. You obsessing over getting her to watch a Star Wars flick is probably pushing her away more than anything.
 
terrisus

terrisus

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For what it's worth...
I did make my wife play through Chrono Trigger.


I mean, some things in life are non-negotiable >.>
 
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deejay8595

my posts are "MEH"
Kaneda Shotaro said:
My point is that she likes big adventure movies like Lord of the Rings and Jurassic Park but she just won't sit down to watch a movie I've loved since I was a kid. I know she'll love them which makes it annoying. It's not a big deal to sit down for a couple of hours.
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Maybe...she's just not interested in concept of Star Wars. I hate when people say to me "You haven't seen *insert movie*, are you crazyyy???"

Some things you like, I may not have an interest for. Vice versa...That's life!
 
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Liu Kang Baking A Pie

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OP, I think it's way overdue for you to learn about what makes people like certain things and what people personally relate to. Her life is different than yours. Appreciate those differences.
 
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DBT85

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xxracerxx said:
Did you go see 50 Shades of Grey with her?
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Derpyduck

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Can't wait for the inevitable "My girlfriend left me because she wanted to watch soft core porn movies and I wanted her to watch a movie about a brother kissing his sister" thread.
 
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Kaneda Shotaro

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It's just...these movies were such a big part of my childhood and still effect me today and I know she likes these types of movies. Isn't strange that she wouldn't even want to try and enjoy them when she likes big summer films? I want her in the future to sit down with me and our kids and show it to them the first time.

This is like an obsession, I realize that and it shouldn't bother me so much but I can't help it. Everyone, I mean some of her friends, my friends, her family, all wonder why she hasn't even tried to watch one.
 
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Nickle

Cool Facts: Game of War has been a hit since July 2013
OP has watched all of Star Wars twice but never seen a single episode of Gossip Girl.
 
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Jeffolation

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Start her off with Attack of the Clones. Then explain to her how the rest of the movies are better. This will intrigue her. Once this happens you've won.
 
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Liu Kang Baking A Pie

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Kaneda Shotaro said:
It's just...these movies were such a big part of my childhood and still effect me today and I know she likes these types of movies. Isn't strange that she wouldn't even want to try and enjoy them when she likes big summer films? I want her in the future to sit down with me and our kids and show it to them the first time.

This is like an obsession, I realize that and it shouldn't bother me so much but I can't help it. Everyone, I mean some of her friends, my friends, her family, all wonder why she hasn't even tried to watch one.
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I could show you hundreds of things in genres and styles I figure you'd like, but it doesn't mean you'd have any personal interest in them. You've really got to let go and let her be her own person.
 
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xxracerxx

Don't worry, I'll vouch for them.
Kaneda Shotaro said:
It's just...these movies were such a big part of my childhood and still effect me today and I know she likes these types of movies. Isn't strange that she wouldn't even want to try and enjoy them when she likes big summer films? I want her in the future to sit down with me and our kids and show it to them the first time.

This is like an obsession, I realize that and it shouldn't bother me so much but I can't help it. Everyone, I mean some of her friends, my friends, her family, all wonder why she hasn't even tried to watch one.
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You must love tanking your relationship just like Anakin did with Padme.
 
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>:)

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OP, what if this were reversed? Say she came on here and posted this

So, my boyfriend has never seen the Twilight movies and everyone including his own family congratulate him on this all the time. We've been dating for 5 years and I know it sounds silly but as a big movie buff, it's kind of annoying me inside that he has seen Star Wars twice but not a single Twilight film. He thinks they're pure fucking garbage but they're actually adventure films to me (action, humor, drama) so I KNOW he'll love them.

He has finally agreed to watch them (mainly because I told him no sex til Twilight) but with a lot of negativity towards it and will only watch a couple of them for now. So I'm not reading him the books first because I'm worried he'll be turned off and wonder what all the hype was about but I'm also worried he's going to be turned off after hearing the dialog.

Now, what if I were to edit Twilight down to say 20-40 minutes so he understands the main characters, their motivations and the general ideas behind the series. That way, his first couple of movies can technically be Twilight and New Moon. Basically, I want him to get to Breaking Dawn part 1 as soon as possible then have a blast with Breaking Dawn part 2.

What scenes should I keep in Twilight? Important plot that only pertains to that film alone isn't needed. Also, is it a good idea? Is there a chance if I showed him Twilight in it's entirety, he'd say no to watching the rest of the series? I had to vent about this.
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See how that sounds? She might pull that on you
 
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jooey

The Motorcycle That Wouldn't Slow Down
Everyone, I mean some of her friends, my friends, her family, all wonder why she hasn't even tried to watch one.
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yes, they all give as much of a gigantic shit as you do, I'm sure
 
davepoobond

davepoobond

you can't put a price on sparks
Kaneda Shotaro said:
It's just...these movies were such a big part of my childhood and still effect me today and I know she likes these types of movies. Isn't strange that she wouldn't even want to try and enjoy them when she likes big summer films? I want her in the future to sit down with me and our kids and show it to them the first time.

This is like an obsession, I realize that and it shouldn't bother me so much but I can't help it. Everyone, I mean some of her friends, my friends, her family, all wonder why she hasn't even tried to watch one.
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I want qualitative reasons and effects these movies have had on your life. I am honestly curious how a movie can make such a profound singular effect on your life
 
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Cheebo

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Kaneda Shotaro said:
It's just...these movies were such a big part of my childhood and still effect me today and I know she likes these types of movies. Isn't strange that she wouldn't even want to try and enjoy them when she likes big summer films? I want her in the future to sit down with me and our kids and show it to them the first time.

This is like an obsession, I realize that and it shouldn't bother me so much but I can't help it. Everyone, I mean some of her friends, my friends, her family, all wonder why she hasn't even tried to watch one.
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Star Wars was just as vital to my childhood. I lived and breathed Star Wars. I owned hundreds of Star Wars action figures. I was darth Vader and c-3po for Halloween as a kid multiple years in a row. I still do live and breath Star Wars. I literally listen to 8 separate Star Wars podcasts every week. I keep spreasheets to track all the canon star wars media released in chronological order.

My wife loves these type of movies too. She goes nuts for Harry Potter for example.

But I don't force it on her. Because I respect her choices. I am not going to make her watch something she doesn't want to. That's crazy and a sure fire way to ruin a relationship.
 
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BronsonLee

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Also holy shit the formatting of the title made me think this was a HUENLEN10 joint

That's...not good OP. I recommend relaxing.
 
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Kaneda Shotaro

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>:) said:
OP, what if this were reversed? Say she came on here and posted this



See how that sounds? She might pull that on you
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Comparing those two movies is like apples and oranges. As a movie lover and geek, why shouldn't I be upset by this? It's initially two hours of your life! Just watch it and see what happens.

And no, I didn't watch Fifty Shades with her, why would I? Everyone knows it's terrible, even her. She called it a guilty pleasure.
 
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B.K.

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Someone should make a 50 Shades/Star Wars porn parody. They can call it 50 Shades of the Dark Side.
 
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freenudemacusers

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mac said:
But has she seen the opening of The Last of Us? Make sure to glance at her to make sure she "gets it."
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I'd also recommend an essay to make sure the themes were fully understood.

Kaneda Shotaro said:
Comparing those two movies is like apples and oranges. As a movie lover and geek, why shouldn't I be upset by this? It's initially two hours of your life! Just watch it and see what happens.

And no, I didn't watch Fifty Shades with her, why would I? Everyone knows it's terrible, even her. She called it a guilty pleasure.
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so your woman wanted to watch a guilty pleasure softcore woman porn-y film with you and... you declined.

and now you're forcing her to watch a nerdfilm out of pity.

bro
 
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Siegcram

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Kaneda Shotaro said:
It's just...these movies were such a big part of my childhood and still effect me today and I know she likes these types of movies. Isn't strange that she wouldn't even want to try and enjoy them when she likes big summer films? I want her in the future to sit down with me and our kids and show it to them the first time.

This is like an obsession, I realize that and it shouldn't bother me so much but I can't help it. Everyone, I mean some of her friends, my friends, her family, all wonder why she hasn't even tried to watch one.
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Well in that case nagging her into oblivion is clearly the way to go.
 
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xxracerxx

Don't worry, I'll vouch for them.
Kaneda Shotaro said:
Comparing those two movies is like apples and oranges. As a movie lover and geek, why shouldn't I be upset by this? It's initially two hours of your life! Just watch it and see what happens.

And no, I didn't watch Fifty Shades with her, why would I? Everyone knows it's terrible, even her. She called it a guilty pleasure.
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Good grief.
 
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Kaneda Shotaro

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Cheebo said:
Star Wars was just as vital to my childhood. I lived and breathed Star Wars. I owned hundreds of Star Wars action figures. I was darth Vader and c-3po for Halloween as a kid multiple years in a row. I still do live and breath Star Wars. I literally listen to 8 separate Star Wars podcasts every week. I keep spreasheets to track all the canon star wars media released in chronological order.

My wife loves these type of movies too. She goes nuts for Harry Potter for example.

But I don't force it on her. Because I respect her choices. I am not going to make her watch something she doesn't want to. That's crazy and a sure fire way to ruin a relationship.
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So did she eventually watch them?
 
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Cheebo

Banned
Kaneda Shotaro said:
So did she eventually watch them?
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No. And that is just fine.

Kaneda Shotaro said:
Comparing those two movies is like apples and oranges. As a movie lover and geek, why shouldn't I be upset by this? It's initially two hours of your life! Just watch it and see what happens.

And no, I didn't watch Fifty Shades with her, why would I? Everyone knows it's terrible, even her. She called it a guilty pleasure.
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Dude stop. Please don't do this.
 
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Kaneda Shotaro

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I was going to show her this and say "See! The internet agrees with me" or something along those lines.

I know you guys are trying to help but I still think this is important to me.
 
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Cheebo

Banned
Kaneda Shotaro said:
I was going to show her this and say "See! The internet agrees with me" or something along those lines.

I know you guys are trying to help but I still think is important to me.
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The fact you thought we would agree with you shows how delusional you are about this. It's not worth it. I say this as someone who LOVES this franchise more than you could ever imagine.
 
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