What’s wrong with believing in Prince Charming? What is it that’s so BAD about him? What’s wrong with living happily ever after? What’s so bad about a guy who wants to rescue the love of his life? Are fairytales really all that different from REAL life?
The girl always seems to be in some kind of trouble or emotional mis-hap. Cinderella came from a bad home life. Sleeping Beauty was in constant hiding from the evil ways of the world. Ariel was trapped, secluded and wanted to see the world. Jasmine wanted adventure instead of the self absorbed men her father kept setting her up with. Snow white was left alone, deceived by the only person she could call family. Bell gave her own life to save her father. All of these girls were swept off their feet by their prince charming! No, not by money, but by true love, companionship, trust and commitment, received by none other than their Prince Charming! Their night and shining armor!
The princess stories have always been my favorite and after raising a daughter, I believe I can now be qualified as an expert when it comes to most of the princesses. I can PROVE that none of these girls fell in love because of money…it was because of love! I can PROVE that there is nothing wrong with believing in fairytales! Here are a few background checks…
My personal favorite…Sleeping Beauty (aka princess aurora/ aka briar rose)
Sleeping Beauty was taken from her family at birth, hidden in the forest and raised as a peasant by 3 good fairies (flora, fauna and maryweather). Hiding from Maleficent, who was jealous of the princess and cast a spell for her to die before her 18th birthday! Sleeping Beauty sang this song… “I wonder, If my heart keeps singing will my song go winging to someone, who’ll find me, and bring back a love song to me”! It was her beautiful voice echoing through the forest that caught Prince Phillip’s attention. It was love at first sight and Prince Phillip was willing to give up everything he had to find her, to save her, to have her by his side!
The Little Mermaid (aka Arial)

The Little Mermaid was forced to stay within arm’s reach of her home. Even though King Triton loved her and only wanted to protect her, Arial was in need of experiencing a new life, part of a world where she was free to learn, walk, dance and love the man she fell for on land! Prince Eric was also searching for a unique kind of girl instead of the typical gold digging snobs who drewl over him! Just like Sleeping Beauty, it was Arial’s voice that stuck in his mind after she saved him from a ship wreck…he wouldn’t stop searching until he found her! And even though Ursula the sea witch (who had it out for King Triton and did everything in her power to stop them to gain control of the sea), it was their love for each other that encouraged them to fight to the very end for each other!
Cinderella (aka Cinderelly)
We all know Cinderella. After her father died, she was left with her step mother (Lady Tremaine) and two step sisters (Anastasia and Drizella) who turned Cinderella into their personal maid. She had faith that her dreams of a life full of happiness would come true. And like Prince Eric from the Little mermaid, Prince Charming was bored to death with the girls fighting for a crown. Because of Cinderella’s Fairy God Mother, she was able to experience a night of happiness where she danced in her love’s arms, where she told him “I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream. I know you, the gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam. Yes, I know it’s true, that visions are seldom all they seem. But if I know you, I know what you’ll do, you’ll love me at once, the way you did once upon a dream”! And again, that instant connection of pure, innocent attraction is what made him search high and low for this one special girl who stole his heart!
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Now YES…All of these guys come from money, but nowhere in any of these stories (or ANY princess story) do they focus on fortune or fame, it’s never mentioned, it’s not the purpose behind any story. They all focus on true love, commitment and dedication to one another! Every prince wanted a woman who would love him for “him”, not for his money! Every prince proved his devotion by helping her when she so desperately needed it. And in return every princess gave all of her love and appreciation to that one special man! WHAT is wrong with that?
I think it would be wise for guys to sit down and watch princess stories…they could learn a lot! There’s a “bigger picture” behind each story. Tell me guys, what’s wrong with respecting and loving a girl with all you have to offer? What’s wrong with wanting to help the woman you love when she needs you? What’s so wrong with being heroic?
I never understood when guys say “girls need to stop believing in fairytales because they don’t exist”!
When someone says that, all I hear is, “I have no desire or motivation to be a respectable, good guy”! And what about the girls? Why would you stop believing in fairytales? Are you telling me you want to settle for a man who doesn’t care enough to fight for you just as much as you are for him?
What’s WRONG with believing in fairytales and/or prince charming?
August 16, 2008 | Dating | 6 Comments »