Alex's mother never praised him, always saying "not perfect is not good enough" and "closer is failure". The father was reticent, unable to get close to anyone, obsessed with travel, and cultivated Alex's hobby of rock climbing. Alex didn't know how to hug until he was 23 years old. After seeing everyone hugging, he began to learn how to hug. Alex, who grew up in this way, is not unexpectedly shy and withdrawn. Since he was a teenager, he often went hiking and rock climbing alone, and would not be with anyone.
Alex has had a lot of girlfriends, but the relationship is not stable. He didn't have any expectations, because he always put rock climbing more important than girls, which would definitely affect his emotional development. He felt that he was a little indifferent. He frankly said that even if he died, it would not have any effect. His girlfriend said that Care himself was fake. If he died, he would regret it, and then change to another boyfriend.
The current girlfriend, Sang Sang, met at the signing party and have been together for almost two years. After being together for a long time, Sangsang said that he has become more cheerful. Still, Alex isn't really an expressive person. When Sangsang was angry, Alex would only look indifferent. Sangsang often says I love you, but Alex can't say these three words at all (not to Sangsang, but to anyone). Before the first expedition, Sangsang asked him again if he would change his decision a little if she was taken into account. Alex is euphemistic, but the answer remains the same.
The death of the first expedition made Alex wonder if he should ever work with the filming team again. Peter, the old man, reminded him long ago that the filming team is very dangerous. Someone watching will affect his mind and even his motivation. Peter has been soloing his whole life, never accepting any shoots. This in itself has nothing to do with others, the motive is what you want to do.
Alex chose a different path than Peter. In order not to be affected by the photographer, he trained for a long time, and even if there was a stadium next to him watching him, he could climb freely. This time, none of the hurdles set Alex back, and after the two biggest risk points, Alex would even interact with the camera.
The childhood family environment shaped Alex's pursuit of the ultimate, and the corresponding, withdrawn personality. Every time he climbs, it is his pursuit of his own limits, and it is also a subconscious request for maternal love or family love. On this road, he pursued for more than ten years. Before El Capitan, Alex began to look at the house with his girlfriend. On the cliff, he bravely invited others to witness. After going down the mountain, Alex announced his retirement. On the top of Chief's Rock, what Alex said to Sangsang was probably the first time in his life that I love you. Alex is no longer obsessed with lonely climbs. In El Capitan, he found not only a new possibility for human beings, but also a new movement of his own life.
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