Shirley Valentine

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vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 10/07/2020 23:25

How many of us are watching Channel 5 and have an urge to go to Greece?

It came out when I was a teen. She is a lesson in emotional load management.

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Destroyedpeople · 10/07/2020 23:35

I am 55 and planning a trip.
Not shagging anyone though.

IAintentDead · 10/07/2020 23:34

When I first watched it I was early 20s, married with 2 young children and I kind of identified as I knew I was wasn't going to stay married forever.

Now I'm in my 60s and am just so so sad that women today are still going through this shit at home.

I've kind've done the SV thing in Turkey, and had fun.

BUT FFS why is it still happening. Why are young women still getting taken in this way.

(The turkish men talk the same shit though)

Powerplant · 10/07/2020 23:31

Watching it too. Took me back years to when I was young free and single getting the ferry from Athens to Poros. Really resonates her commentary on her life. Enjoying it with a glass of wine. Would love to go back to Greece 😊

thenightsky · 10/07/2020 23:29

My D.friend is currently contemplating such a trip for Sept. I'm encouraging her.

Margotshypotheticaldog · 10/07/2020 23:27

I was alarmed to recently discover Shirley in the movie is older than I am now. I haven't watched it in years, but she was definitely an older lady when I last saw it.... 🤨

MarkRuffaloCrumble · 10/07/2020 23:27

I watched it many years ago and thought she was badass even then. As a mum of 3 teens now I’m definitely ready to see it again!

On a similar note, I’ve just started watching The Durrells on Netflix. Single widowed mum of 4 teens moves her family to Corfu. It’s utterly charming and funny.

JimmyGrimble · 10/07/2020 23:27

I am! Have just abandoned our trip to Corfu this year (no fun, too many restrictions) but now thinking I should just fuck off on my own.

rubyslippers · 10/07/2020 23:26

I’m watching it now
She was only 42! I’m 3 years older than her
I love Greece and love to sit on a beach watching the sun set on my own

hellsbells99 · 10/07/2020 23:26

At this moment in time, I would love to go to Greece!

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