The Fading Light Of Love

Alex and Emma are a young and beautiful couple from the loving town once upon a time. Alex was what one would describe as suave, muscular built, highlighted by sharp blue eyes and that killer smile. He was self-assured and seemed to have the gift of the gab and there is no doubt that he was rather handsome. While Tom was a rough exterior and a rather cruel man, Emma was a beautiful woman, with a good heart to boot. They got married because she can easily get hypnotized by Alex and have been deeply in love with him.

At the beginning of the marriage, Alex was a perfect husband and wife expected him to be like that. He bought her candies, fancy chocolates and flowers, and took her out on special dates. He carefully encouraged her, the way one would listen to a beloved spouse who dreams of stardom and constantly reminded her she was the priority. This made Emma fall for him very hard and could even realize that her love for him was increasing with each day.

But as days passed, certain gradual transformations were soon to occur in the nature of their interaction. Alex began ignoring their love and dedicated more time to his career by spending less time with her. He withdrew from her, ignored her and sarcastically commented on whatever business venture she was involved in. The smile that she used to see on his face, that used to make her world bright was fake and the eyes that she used to see full of love had become indifferent.

Emma did what it takes to cling to the love they had together before time tore it apart. She began changing her working hours in order to fit his, started cooking foods that he liked, including taking up other activities just to win his approval. However, she tried as much as she could, Alex was still slipping further and further away. He got so engulfed with himself, he had love for himself more than for Emma.

Still, she began to feel that she is fading away, becoming another version of the person she used to be. She was, mostly, in need of approval, being clingy and still pining for the love they used to have. However, Alex always kept on giving the same reply – either ignoring, being rude, or not replying at all.

For months Emma just continued to grow sadder with each passing day because of the pain that she felt deep in her heart. He was not the man she once knew and loved and she felt like waking up in a home filled with a stranger. She attempted to discuss things with him, to explain to him where she was coming from intellectually, but he silenced her, stating that she got too emotionally invested too quickly, had her needs unmet or was too domineering.

One day, she woke up and decided that she had given up her own personality and became a totally different person. She was but a mere shell of what she used to be; the bright, happy and loving woman that she used to be. This was her indication that no amount of reasoning or persuasion would change Alex but she could change for the better. Saddened, she finally decided to quit the marriage which, of course, is a very bitter feeling for her.

Thus, finally, Emma concerned herself with the fact that her past relations with Alex were not a story of changing a man only. This story aims at addressing the causes of divorce based on the change of attitude and priorities, among several couples. The feelings once so warm may sometimes cool, thus, people become disillusioned, hearts broken, and promises abandoned.

She was also enlightened on the fact that love starts from within, and as much as people say love finds you complete, nobody can complete you if you are not complete within.

Thus, by the story’s conclusion, Emma was not only victorious but more importantly, was not only mature but also kinder. She could realize that; love is not only sweet as the songs and movies depict but at times it can be sour but it is through these experiences that we learn. Thus, she turned the page on her marriage and opened a new one in her life that was full of hope and faith in herself as well as hope for people’s hearts to change.

Thus, the movie Alex and Emma carries the message of love as a work of compromises and even if a couple tries hard to save a marriage, sometimes it just does not work. It points that we can make another choice, and life goes on; we can heal and we can love again, the others and ourselves.