If you know me, you would know that "Tangled" is my most favorite movie in the entire world. Rapunzel is legitimately my soul princess; she is everything I want to be and more.
I identify with Rapunzel so much to the point where I feel like my story aligns with hers. Not literally, considering I am not a princess who was kidnapped from her real parents, locked up in a tower and was forced to stay inside for the first 18 years of her life, but my journey is just like hers. I was scared to leave home, I was afraid to leave what was comfortable and I developed awful anxiety because I could not get out of the past. Flynn Rider (or Eugene Fitzherbert, whichever you prefer) helped Rapunzel finally achieve her dream of seeing the floating lights she gazed at through her window. My boyfriend helped me to branch out and realize the world goes so far beyond my hometown.
He is my rock when I have super emotional moments, like when Rapunzel left the Tower.
Since I'm a highly sensitive ENFP like Rapunzel, there are plenty of times where my emotions run my life. Rapunzel had to break out of the tower so she could be free from the evil Mother Gothel. In my life, going off on my own was absolutely terrifying. Kevin has acted as my rock, being there very step of the way, guiding me and helping me learn that stepping into the unknown isn't so bad. He's highly rational, so he helps me calm down and reminds me of what's important when I'm anxious and homesick.
Kevin and I in actual movie form.
He sticks by me while my anxiety is at its worst.
Kevin decided to jump right in and help me through it. In order to save you from all of the nitty-gritty details, I'll let this gif do the talking:
Kevin is one of the most sacrificial men I have ever met.
Unlike Flynn, Kevin has always exhibited genuine and authentic character (which I am so grateful for!) and has made numerous sacrifices for me. He reminds me of how Flynn Rider was willing to give his life to save his love, Rapunzel. I don't ever want to be in that situation, but Kevin's love and loyalty for me reminds me of Flynn's sacrificial nature. I always knew I wanted to be with someone who loved me like Flynn loves Rapunzel.
I would not be where I am today if it was not for him.
I argue that if it was not for Flynn Rider, Rapunzel would have stayed in her tower forever. I do not know where I would be if Kevin did not push me tirelessly in order to see me grow. Our story is not perfect, just like how Flynn and Rapunzel's story is not perfect. I love "Tangled" because it's not your typical Disney Princess movie; they had to work through some muck before they reached the happy ever after. Kevin helping to push me through my anxiety was not easy, but he has stayed with me through and through.
Their love reminds me of the powerful forces of love, in order to be challenged and leave behind your old ways.
Thanks Kev, for helping me to see the light in your very own way.
