One thing I love about Rapunzel and Eugene’s relationship is that aside from being romantic and affectionate, they are really, really good friends. Don’t you DARE get me wrong, I LOVE every romantic aspect of their relationship. My heart melts every time they kiss or sweet talk, but it’s more than just temporary affection at the surface. It’s not like one of those relationships where the people care about physical appearance and spend hundreds of dollars on romantic dates. Rapunzel and Eugene are super sincere and supportive of the other. They show important points in healthy relationships like talking about your feelings and looking out for one another.
I noticed they even kind of have a change in personality and demeanor around the other. For example, Rapunzel has always had to make an effort to make agreements with Cassandra and sometimes did things against her own will to make her happy; but she tells Eugene everything and he listens. Eugene, who is kind of sarcastic and easily annoyed by some people, is super soft and humble when he speaks to Rapunzel. We have seen in “There’s Something About Hookfoot” and in “You’re Kidding Me”, that they are capable of disagreeing, however. But instead of ranting about each other to themselves and holding grudges, they openly reason with each other. In both instances, they saw that the other had a point which even helped prove their own. Because of this, they learned to listen to each other and make an agreement without getting angry. That’s what real couples SHOULD do, even if they disagree. I’m no love expert (heck, I’ve never even been in a relationship before), but I DO know that conversation is extremely important in any relationship, and Rapunzel and Eugene realize this.
Also, THE SELF DENIAL AND SACRIFICES FOR EACH OTHER FROM BOTH OF THEM THAT WE SEE IN THE MOVIE- I CAN’T EVEN....
An act of true love is not kissing an unconscious person you find in the woods, giving up your voice for someone you’ve met once, or any case of “love at first sight” when you know nothing about that person. Lust is temporary and even often selfish, but true love is pure and forever. It is about patience, humility, respect, sincerity, and putting the other first. THIS is what Eugene and Rapunzel share and it’s downright beautiful.
