A Love Jones

And with the power vested in me..I now pronounce you...Pacman and wife. Yes...that Pacman! The proverbial "wife" in this saga turned circus are the Tennessee Titans, and this has all the makings of a classic love story. Let's be honest, we've all heard the sayings...opposites attract...nice guys finish last...and all work and no play makes you...well..the Titans. Maybe it was the super bowl that got away. Maybe it was the sting of dating Kevin Dyson instead of Randy Moss..(yes..that Randy Moss!) What ever the reason, she just couldn't help herself when given the chance of finally going steady with that bad boy. You know the guy..the one who is spontaneous and electrifying...mysterious and misunderstood. I can hear the Titans now as they chose their mate.."I know he's rough around the edges but he'll change for me. All he needs is a structured environment and some encouragement." (sound familiar?) So numbers are exchanged and vows are made. She's so in love that that either she can not see or refuses to see the obvious warning signs. Friends and family voice their concerns only to be turned away by the same response..."Just give it time. I know he'll change for me. He loves me!" Foolish pride will not allow her to admit that she's made a terrible mistake and who could blame her? The most devastating words to the human psyche are "I told you so." Trapped, embarrassed, and betrayed, she has no choice but to utter those deadly relationship words..."I think we should see other people." I'm sure she though her ultimatum would trigger that never before seen remorseful side of Pacman...but oh no...not this bad boy. Not only does he oblige her request, he has the audacity to tell anyone who would listen about the new object of his affection...enter the Dallas Cowboys. Now, being that it's the Cowboys is bad enough with their cocky cavalier attitude, but to make matters worse..they are just as vocal in saying the feeling is mutual. The nerve of this guy!! Whether she admits it or not, a feeling of jealousy and resentment must be festering on the inside as he nonchalantly moves on to the next girl. I mean c'mon...any body but the Cowboys...those home wreckers?!? This messy breakup has become so public that any though of a reconciliation is out the door...right? "Go ahead...you can have Dallas" says the jilted lover.."but I'm taking back everything...and I mean EVERYTHING I ever gave you before you do!" (sound familiar?) So here we are...maybe one day they'll kiss and make up. I doubt it but hey...we've all done that before.