Once upon a time, in a far away land, a Prince and Princess fell in love. After a little subtle and, of course, moral courting, the Prince and Princess get married and live happily ever after in a castle far, far away.
Comprehend?
Probably not, as the majority of us aren't Princes and Princesses and let's be fair, life isn't that easy (or kind).
But behind the fairytale story, there is some sense. Take away the royal status and easy-going courtship, the concept of two people meeting and ending up married is not unknown. Perhaps it's the fairytale status which makes it easier to believe.
But do we really want to exist in a world where the Prince finds the Princess in a tower, saves her from the evil step-parent before whisking her away on his noble steed to a feast with his beloved parents. Maybe but probably not. After all, where is the awkward 'getting to know each other' stage, the excitement or the crazy, passionate sex. If you need 27 mattresses to make the Princess comfortable, position number 23 in the Kama Sutra is probably off the cards; and where's the fun in that?
Plus, horses are uncomfortable to ride if you don’t know how: passenger seats are much more accommodating for heels and a little black dress. Can’t have horse hair on a first date. Plus then there's the problem of cutlery: seven courses equals a lot of forks and I definitely wouldn't want to determine the difference between a fish and dessert fork in front of a King and Queen.
Fairytales may be easy to believe but fairytale endings do not seem so much fun. Instead of the perfect complexion and mannerisms of a Prince I'd rather take dinner with an 'ordinary' guy any night.
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