Vancouver Dating by Matchmaker and Dating Expert Sheree Morgan

How many of you have seen Universal Studio’s new movie It’s Complicated with Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin? It is hysterical! As a long time Meryl Streep fan you never have to lure me into watching anything she is in. I just love anything she does, whether she is tearing my heart out (Sophie’s Choice)  or stomping on it in her stilettos (The Devil Wears Prada) I just love her.  Add Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin to stir the pot and you can only imagine the complications. Come to think of it, have you ever known a relationship that didn’t come with complications. You know what I mean, I think it’s called life.   

Meryl plays a  divorced woman who finds herself a reluctant empty nester now that the last of  her 3 children is about to leave.  Otherwise she runs a successful bakery and things seem to be blooming and expanding everywhere, including her home that she is finally getting around to renovating, exactly the way she wants. She seems to have everything she wants, except for her non-existent love life.  Enter her ex-husband Alec, who left her for a much younger woman 10 years earlier. When their joint obligations throw them together, it becomes just a little evident that there seems to be some unfinished business. Is it just because the shoe is now on the other foot? Maybe it’s because Alec hasn’t been able to drop by and grab some pastry anytime he wants? Or is it that the new grass is not always greener? Â

It’s Complicated made me laugh out loud for so many reasons, I could actually picture myself being in that scenario. Alec was incredibly charming and yes  I’ll say it, sexy in his own way. He played his role so well, I could understand why both women could be attracted to him.  I almost felt a little sorry for him when you see that being married to a beautiful free-spirited young woman didn’t turn out to be all that he expected it would be; hey I said a little I am 53.  Why is it that older men are always surprised when this happens? It’s no surprise, except to Meryl when Alec starts yearning for the comforts of home or more importantly, his ex wife’s home. After all, it comes with a great cook, a wonderful mother, peace and quiet and forbidden passion with an old flame. While back at his young wife’s house he has a noisy kid, bigger financial demands and a hormonal woman. Not quite what he bargained for, but then, when is life ever the way we thought it would be?  

Add Steve Martin as a gun-shy fledgling male interest in Meryl’s life and hilarity ensues. I did feel compelled to want to take him on as a client, help him build his confidence and find him a loving partner.  Or maybe that is just my nurturing characteristic?

How many of you have ever wondered about an ex-loved one and considered going down that path again, has it ever worked out? Or did you just discover that the ship had passed and you truthfully prefer a sailboat anyways?  I think that most often you will find that whatever issues  there were in the first place are still there and the time to question going back to an ex is before you leave.Â

The best thing about It’s Complicated is  that while you are laughing yourself silly I found myself caring about everyone, yes even Alec.  I love a movie that makes me feel something and care for the characters and it did just that. I recommend this light-hearted movie for men and women, young and old. If you have been through a divorce, it may give you some satisfaction as well as something  to laugh at and if you are still married it may make you look at your partner with a little more insight.  So for all you men or women that think that you might be missing out and that you are entitled to a  newer younger model, be careful what you wish for. you just might get it!

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