How can we finally come together?

Clarissa 2022-03-23 09:02:44

At first the priest asked them to pass his pre-marriage training class, which seemed unnecessary to the male protagonist. But through this process, the pastor is actually observing the relationship between the two of them. In fact, he is letting the couple experience various events that will be experienced after marriage in advance, experience the process of having children, the process of raising children, and learn how to deal with them. Quarrel, and even test the trust and communication between them through the blindfolded female protagonist driving the male protagonist to be her eyes. The pastor asked Ben what exactly loves Setie, which is to guide Ben to think whether their relationship has enough motivation to let them go through the hardships they may encounter in their lives together. Asking them not to have sex for three weeks is also because he found that some couples use sex to cover up their problems. These are all while the pastor is trying to expose their problems, increase mutual understanding, and establish proper communication channels. It's helping them spot the problem, not making sure the marriage fails.
Then their conflict broke out, and the two found that their values ​​and ideas were completely different, ranging from what color cup to choose, and how many children they wanted. The needs of the other party, Ben didn't understand Setie's needs, thought Setie lacked trust in him, Setie didn't understand why Ben drew a truck jumping over the fire ring in the oath book, and even misunderstood Ben's thoughts on her family, They lack communication.
Everyone wants to be with someone who can change for him. No one should meet the expectations of another, love is to see one's own responsibility in the needs of the other, the more familiar people are, the more they need communication and mutual understanding.
This film may not actually mean that theirs will fail, but more to tell people how important it is to communicate properly and understand each other's needs, not just for couples who want to get married.

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  • Nakia 2022-03-18 09:01:05

    There are a few plots okay

  • Sarai 2022-04-21 09:02:58

    Feeling a bit preachy

License to Wed quotes

  • Joel: Look, don't take this the wrong way, 'cause Sadie's cool, I like her a lot. But there are plenty of fish in the sea. And now is your time to be the king barracuda, and get out there and swim with the sweet tuna. The ocean is yours, man.

    Ben Murphy: That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.

    Joel: Okay.

    [pauses]

    Joel: You're a bear. Now, jump in that forest and you gotta tag as many cute, furry bear butts as you can.

    Ben Murphy: Joel... You're my best friend, man. You know that?

    Joel: Yeah.

    Ben Murphy: And I love you. You know that?

    Joel: I love you too.

    Ben Murphy: But you got to be the worst advice-giver I know. I mean, not only is your advice terrible, but it just backfires at every turn! And now you're talking to me about fish and bears. She's a woman, Joel! I mean, she's an amazing woman. And she's just so beautiful, and she's loving and... It was all right there. And I lost it. And I don't need you telling me that I should go out and find someone else. I mean, I don't need anybody telling me how to go... I don't need anyone telling me...

    [rushes up, hurrying out of the bar]

  • Ben Murphy: [out on the street, noticing the van Frank and Choir Boy are sitting in] No way.

    [opens the back door]

    Reverend Frank: Whoa! Is that one strike or two against Rodriguez?

    Choir Boy: Uh... Two!

    Reverend Frank: Oh! Well...

    Ben Murphy: Awesome job with the camouflage, guys. Seriously, you totally got me. Who would have ever thought you'd be in a van with "Saint Augustine's" on the side?