Disney is especially famous for using the "prince finding his princess" analogy in their movies, but what is a princess? We've always known princesses as these thin, beautiful, long-haired beauties with no flaws and endless amounts of money and clothes. These women are always popular, kind, and wonderful to every living and non-living thing in their path. Thanks to Disney, this is now the goal that most women strive for, even though we all know it is impossible (or really darn hard) to achieve.
An example of this is as easy as looking at the story of Cinderella. Now Cinderella was a girl forced to work as a maid, but happened to be able to snag her Prince Charming by showing up to the dance looking perfect and leaving all mysterious-like. This kind of thing rarely happens in real life and no one can use the help of a fairy godmother to get all the things they want in life. This is completely unreal.
Whatever happened to being yourself? To loving you for being you and offering the best of you to the world? Most men, at least the ones that I've known, are attracted to strong confident women that are not afraid to be themselves. Being an individual is what makes the world go 'round. Without individuals, we would all be carbon copies of each other and nothing would be exciting or fun. Trust me, as a twin, I do know that being a carbon copy of someone else is boring and really takes a toll on your own life.
If I could be a beautiful Disney princess for a day, I would pass. I would rather be myself and enjoy life as it comes. No young girl should aspire to grow up and be perfect as a princess.
-Maggie M
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