Cindi Madsen | What is it about opposites that attract?
What is it about opposites that attract?
You could say that the heroine and hero in THE BAD BOYโS BABY are an
opposites attract kind of couple. Admittedly, there are sometimes that I wonder
how my husband can think so opposite of how I do. Last summer we remodeled, and
our taste were so opposing that I often wondered how we ever managed to buy a
house together in the first place. So there was some compromising on both ends,
and we both loved the finished product. So I thought Iโd explore what it is
about opposites that attract.
A new way of looking at things โ I always like learning the way certain
things affect another person and comparing it to how they affect me. Like music.
I love asking what songs speak to someone and why, because I think it provides a
great insight to other people.
The challenge of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying new things
that the other person likes. In THE BAD BOYโS BABY, Emma loves carnival
rides and Cam would never set foot in what he thinks of imperfect machines made
by imperfect people. Not to mention he doesnโt like confined spaces. Yet heโs
willing to ride them because Emma likes them. And when Emmaโs with Cam, she
finds her adventurous side comes out and that she likes who she is around him.
Different strengths and weaknesses. Opposite personalities have different
strengths and weaknesses, but working as a team helps both people balance that
out. My husband is a math teacher, so whenever my kids come to me with their
math homework, I just point them toward their daddy. When it comes to English
homework, he points them to me. As for the other subjectsโฆWell, weโre not above
a game of rock, paper, scissors to sort that out. LOL
What is it about bad boys and good girls? I think that sometimes good girls
would like to be bad, and who hasnโt been a little attracted to a bad boy
before? But I think the real allure is finding out that thereโs more than meets
the eye. While Emma doesnโt get a chance to see what that is until Cam comes
back from his time in the army and discovers they have a little girl, once Emma
gets to know him on a deeper level, it makes him even more irresistible.
I think in a lot of ways, having someone who might have some opposite
qualities helps balance us out. When weโre stressed, itโs nice to have someone
to calm you down or make you laugh. And when we might need a little more
structure in our lives, itโs good to have someone who knows more about that
too.
What do you all think? Did I leave any out? Iโd love to hear your take on why
opposites attract, and even who some of your favorite TV, movie, and book
couples are who are a good example of it.
Cindi Madsen is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary
romance and young adult novels. She sits at her computer every chance she gets,
plotting, revising, and falling in love with her characters. Sometimes it makes
her a crazy person. Without it, sheโd be even crazier. She has way too many
shoes, but can always find a reason to buy a pretty new pair, especially if
theyโre sparkly, colorful, or super tall. She loves music and dancing and wishes
summer lasted all year long. She lives in Colorado (where summer is most
definitely NOT all year long) with her husband and three children.
There are certain words that have always described Cam Brantley: Town bad
boy. Soldier. Protector. But never, ever dad. Until he returns home from his
latest military tour to discover the girl he had one smoking-hot night with is
now mom to the adorable two-year-old Zoey. Who has his eyes.
Plenty of words could describe Emma Walker these days. Mom, dutiful
granddaughter, budding designer, the townโs golden child. But when her longtime
crush Cam Brantley comes back to town, she knows the perfect word to describe
herself: screwed.
Cam and Emma are both shocked to discover he truly wants Zoey in his life. But
Camโs not sure heโs ready to be a dad, and Emma canโt gamble her daughter on
maybes. As the long-simmering heat between Cam and Emma reaches a boiling point,
heโll have to work past his demons in order to be the man both girls need.
Opposites are so much fun to watch and read. The first opposites I remember watching is Remington Steele, and then Moonlighting. Its the banter that i love, but what melts me are the little acts of hidden kindness to hide how they truly feel for each other. (Daniela Caldarola 9:15am May 21, 2016)
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