The entire show follows Ted Mosby as he tells his children the story of his search for the love of his life or the story of how he met their mother. Ted is the most hopeless romantic guy you will ever meet. Throughout the whole series audiences get to see the ups and downs of Ted's search. One moment you see him fall in love and then the next you see that love be taken away. Each time fooling us into thinking we have finally met the famous mother. One would think that at one point this guy would give up yet that is not the case with Ted. Ted's purpose in life is to find that one love. He doesn't give up because every failed relationship brings him closer to the love of his life. This quote explains it all:
Robin: "You stole a blue French horn for me."
Ted: " I would have stolen you a whole orchestra"
Intertwined in Ted's memories are the love stories of his best friends. First comes the story of Marshall and Lily. Marshall and Lily are an example of a romance that lasts. They are each other's soulmates. Their relationship began as a classic "love at first sight" kind of relationship. As the story of Ted's journey goes on Marshall and Lily are there to serve as a example of what he could have in the end. They are the epitome of a romantic love story.
Second is the story of Robin and Barney. (spoiler alert!!!) These two began as just friends. Robin is extremely independent and Barney is a man whore for lack of a better word From the beginning these two had strong disdain for commitment. However, time would tell that their hate of commitment was just a face and what they yearned for was just that; commitment. So as relationships like theirs go, they end up together. They are perfect for each other because they are exactly what each other needs. Yet, at one point their romance comes to an end and now its a archetypal "will they or won't they" type of relationship.
These stories are what makes this show work. They are relatable and really have truth and heart to them. We all begin as Ted. Searching for that one person who we are meant to be with. We also at sometime might be Barney and Robin; friends at first but then a romance blossoms. And we all want in the end a relationship like Lily and Marshall.
The whole concept of How I Met Your Mother is not just a journey for Ted and his friends but for the audiences too. Because of the themes and the relevance of the show, audiences (including myslef) get attached to the characters and inevitably feel what they feel. Himym is not just a regular comedy. It isn't a show where the story lines up exactly as we want it, there are twists and turns to the story line just like in life. The show deals with the brutal truth that is life. It deals with the decisions we make and shows what comes of them. Not only are there romantic relationships and characters in the show but the overall show themes are examples of romaniticism. It shows the raw emotion of the experience and journey of life.
Did you see tonight's episode? That would have been some good stuff to analyze. I think that Barney and Robin's relationship has become really interesting lately (especially tonight). It's been fun to see Barney slowly go from Mr One Night Stand to all of a sudden wanting a baby and a family and a wife. We know that he is getting married at the end of the season and I really hope it is to Robin, but who knows.
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