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WCDT: 2811-2815 (13-17 October 2014) Weekly Comic Discussion Thread
pwhodges:
This is looking sad; and I know the feels from only a short while ago when my wife was interviewing for a job in another country (we talked...). But remember, Angus and Faye's relationship hasn't even reached the stage of moving in together; promising though it seemed, it was still very much work in progress.
plusorminus:
--- Quote from: HiFranc on 17 Oct 2014, 00:03 ---I think the fact that both parties have accepted this is proof that this was inevitable. If their emotional investment in each other was stronger, they would have worked things out. As they didn't have that investment they were going to break up at the first sign of tension.
I don't see Faye not telling Angus about Sven as a hint that she would get back with Sven, I see it as a pulling away from Angus. She was not willing to let him in her life. She was trying to fulfill a role rather than give Angus herself. At the same time that conversation showed just how far apart they were. Angus did pick up on the fact that she was not herself and that something was probably wrong. However, when she asked him about the callback he forgot all that. That's a sign that he, subconsciously, was pulling away from the relationship.
Thinking about it, I think that this is a positive development for Faye. Her emotional life went into reverse when her father committed suicide. I think that she, like Marten was, is finding out what she wants in a relationship. For her, Angus filled the role of a high school romance -- nice but likely to end as both parties figure out what they want and grow up. I get the impression that Angus was looking for something more.
Given both Angus's jobs and the type of woman he's attracted to, I get the impression that Angus lives the life he projects. His career isn't just a good career but it's what derives meaning from and it's his guiding light. It might take him a while to work out but I suspect that the woman he settles down with would come from the media world and would be able to keep up with him.
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You bring up really good points. I especially like your analysis of Faye's emotions immediately after her dad's suicide and going forward.
I think you're right in that possibly subconsciously, both of them knew it wasn't going to go anywhere on the night Angus asked where she saw herself in five years. On the surface, yeah, it was to gauge how open she might be about moving to New York, but I think deep down Angus was thinking that this small town was not going to be his final destination and he wanted to see if Faye would be willing to pull up stakes. When she said no, I think - again, subconsciously - Angus thought "Nope. Not The One." And vice-versa for Faye.
I think that if there is a breakup, it could be amicable. Someone will talk to Faye the way Faye talked to Marten when he blew off a last chance to see Padma because he was pissed at her. I do think that this is the beginning of the end of Faye/Angus, but it doesn't have to be a horrible thing. You've pointed out all the reasons why this could be a growth experience for both of them.
dreed:
Poor Angus.
and the f--- is wrong with Faye?
There is nothing holding her back from actually following Angus. She had done that before... moving to different city, different state that is.
or at least see how it works out. not give up just because in next few months angus is going to be away from home often.
no pity for Faye!
valkygrrl:
Again with the slapping.
This talk about casual violence against a woman is disturbing
efrumttr:
--- Quote from: Krald on 16 Oct 2014, 20:16 ---Also, the pace and tone of Angus's speech about having everything worked out to me seemed like he was expecting a response right then and there, after hitting her with what is a massive life changing decision out of nowhere.
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I don't see how it's out of nowhere. He's had at least two separate auditions over the span of several weeks. They've talked multiple times about how him getting the part will necessitate a move to NYC. And this is his dream job, he was never going to consider turning it down.
From the sound of Tuesday's comic, Angus has been making plans for awhile on how he'll proceed if this shot works out (place to live, store his stuff, etc.). Faye doesn't sound like she's given it much serious thought at all apart from 'I kind of hope he doesn't get it, I like things how they are but I want to be supportive.' That's just not enough, and it's why I have to agree with some others that it doesn't sound like she was seriously invested emotionally in her and Angus' relationship. Could be a product of time, her issues, or just plain chemistry. Either way, I think they're done and Angus will likely move on to bigger and better things. Hopefully this helps Faye to realize more what she wants out of life and maybe, if she thinks she needs it, to get some more help.
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