Frankie

[kageri]

Not to mention Frankie doesn't seem like she's looking for that special someone, at least not now.

[Voxxyn]

About the whole "how Frankie judges others" thing, maybe I should make myself clear: I never said she'd judge people by mere surface aspects, AND DO NOT BELIEVE IT AT ALL. If she really were that shallow, I wouldn't like her at all.

My main emphasis was on the fact that I'm introverted and an "Aspie"(slang for Asperger's), which has to do with my PERSONALITY, making me quite socially awkward... and then(which maybe I should've cited as well) there's her rather unique job. Even if Frankie loved me enough to want to be my wife(As opposed to the more plausible scenario of her simply liking me and wanting to be my friend) and I chose to move in to live at Foster's(which I'd do GLADLY)--I nonetheless wouldn't last long trying to help with her chores. Sure, I'd stick it out and remain 100% loyal to her... but I'd probably collapse.

But that's if I WANTED to be in a relationship with her. The fact is, I don't want to, it's just not for me. If she were real, I'd be more than happy with just being good friends with her, helping her out once in a while, and being thrilled at the fact that she accepts me for who I am. I'll let Cassini have Frankie "all to himself", since he's a far bigger fan than I'll ever be

[Mr. Marshmallow]

In regards to both what Cassi and Pitbull lady said, just because Fate has someone for you, doesn't necessarily mean that person is going to come when you want them to. I have been on the same railroad you've guys have been on, and I've been run over more times then i have been picked up.

Life isn't a cartoon, it's hard, it's painful, it's difficult, and it's complicated. But if there's one thing I've learned from all my years living and watching into fantasy worlds, it's that giving up is NEVER the answer. The road of love is hard and a pain in the ass, let's be honest, but that doesn't mean it's not worth walking.

Frankie is a sign of what is worth trying for and who is worth looking for. We were not meant to be on this world to be alone, and I don't care if rates or numbers or statistics of any kind say otherwise, I know there is someone out there for me and it's only a matter of time until I find her and discover that.

I may sound like a hippie, or a sap, or a total idiot, but I believe in my heart we have a mate out there for each and everyone of us and no matter how crappy this life or anyone else in it treats you, giving up is not the way. Take my advice if you like, or don't, it's your choice, I'm just giving my 2 cents.

I just want you guys to know that i've been where you've been, many times more then you think, and I know from personal expierence that this is worth searching for.

[Cassini90125]

Originally Posted by Voxxyn

I nonetheless wouldn't last long trying to help with her chores. Sure, I'd stick it out and remain 100% loyal to her... but I'd probably collapse.

Don't sell yourself short, dude; you're stronger than you think.

[Voxxyn]

Mr. Marshmellow, I must say I admire your dedication, and I hope you find your "special other" soon.

Personally, I haven't given up; I'm just not willing yet. Right now, I want to pursue my studies, my education, my future career, my hobbies and interests, et al. When I'm mature and stable and "ready" enough, THEN I'll go looking for my "special other". And I'll be completely honest: I'm not the kind who just asks out any random attractive girl from a bar, for the mere sake of it. I'm sorry, but I just don't roll that way. I want to take something as important in life as love more seriously than that.

And to roll things back on-topic: that's one thing I just completely love about Frankie. She's at that age where relationships and socializing are so crucial to most other people; but she sacrifices such things for a cause she genuinely believes in.

[Medikor]

I think that if you do care for someone enough, you would make the effort to make things work. I daydream, but I havent started the hunt for my lady yet. I know for a fact that if I found her, I would fight through my anxiety (a condition I take medication for) and my overly shy nature. If she dosent appreceate that, then she wouldant be my loving lady.
I know that if Frankie were real, I would make the effort to desrve her. I'm not a dream-man in any way, but I WILL sacrafice things if I have too. Relationships are all about sacrafice, and Frankie has made alot. If I wanted to win the heart of a girl in Frankies position, I would have to give up alot to be with her. It would only be fair.

[Voxxyn]

Originally Posted by Medikor

I think that if you do care for someone enough, you would make the effort to make things work. I daydream, but I havent started the hunt for my lady yet. I know for a fact that if I found her, I would fight through my anxiety (a condition I take medication for) and my overly shy nature. If she dosent appreceate that, then she wouldant be my loving lady.
I know that if Frankie were real, I would make the effort to desrve her. I'm not a dream-man in any way, but I WILL sacrafice things if I have too. Relationships are all about sacrafice, and Frankie has made alot. If I wanted to win the heart of a girl in Frankies position, I would have to give up alot to be with her. It would only be fair.

Very, very well put.

[Mr. Marshmallow]

I agree. Frankie is someone who is kind and sweet enough that is worth putting up crap with, work, money, gas, commuting, whatever. That's the whole reason I go on and that's why everyone else should to, because that is what is worth working for. If I knew anyone like Frankie I would work my ASS off to be with her.

That's what life is, compromising. You do what you have to do, and someone like Frankie is worth compromising for. If I met Frankie I would do whatever it took to prove to her that I am willing to do what it takes to make a relationship work. Whether she lives at Foster's for the rest of her life or works there every day.

The point is someone as special as her is worth the dedication. I don't dwell on the past and I don't hold grudges, I've tried and failed at relationships but that's no reason to never get back on the horse and try it again. Frankie is a kind and caring person and I myself am amazed at how seriously I am looking at her right now.

I never thought I could relate such "purity" through a cartoon character. I know Frankie will never be real nor any of the other fictional characters I have enjoyed and admired in the past. But I know that I will find my special someone, and wether its in 5 years or 5 minutes, once you have her, that's ALL that matters.

If your not happy and you don't feel like its right, then its not. Take it from Frankie, love requires work and dedication to get what your dreaming after and unless your willing to do that, you won't ever truly find what your looking for.

[Emma]

Personally, I don't believe in soulmates, love at first sight or any of that. I feel that if you're to busy looking for someone, you'll miss ten other perfectly good someones in the process. I'll just be happy to ride the roller coaster once or twice.

As for Frankie, she's probably also not actively searching for Mr. Right at this point in her life, nor to I think she places romance high on her list of priorites, or else her character would be so much different from the one we know and love.

[Voxxyn]

If the last few pages are any indication, some of us seem to have differing opinions on this matter.

I greatly admire Mr. Marshmellow's enthusiasm and dedication. At the same time, however, I can't deny that I'm HAPPY being single at the moment. Key word, AT THE MOMENT. I definitely won't remain "alone" for the rest of my life. I'm 16, turning 17 next month, and am going on my final year of high school. I've had a fair amount of friends, and even a few close female acquaintances, but none of them ever formed into a serious relationship. And unfortunately, though for different reasons, I can somewhat feel the pessimism that PBL displayed in her last post here; as I went from elementary to middle and high school, I found less friends and more bullies and jerks. (And I do know what a broken heart feels like, not through a romantic relationship, but an ill-fated friendship in middle school which I'd rather not talk about in detail)

I've yet to meet that soulmate, because I've yet to get into the hunt for her. I won't do so until I'm ready; until I've become stable, secure, mature(but still willing to have fun), more socially apt and have built myself into enough of a responsible man worthy of a good girl. You might say I'm planning to work BEFORE I've actually met her.

But again, Mr. Marshmellow, I like and respect your very dedicated attitude, and I wish the best for you