Belle: I just don’t love him anymore.
Mattie: How do you know that?
Cassie: Because when it’s really over, you know.
Could it be possible? The past few weeks have certainly been testing for this popular pair, with Belle coming face-to-face with the ugly mechanics of the journalist trade. From Drew’s point of view, being on her boss’ Gavin’s side means being diametrically opposed to him – and the ramifications of their atypically passionate arguments were dire.
Belle: This time it’s over.
So if in the same boat, how do you know if it’s really over? When is ‘sorta okay’ not really okay at all? The first step is establishing your Luv Standards…
For example:
Calls/ emails/ texts a week: 3 or 4
See him one-on-one: At least twice
Socially: Be invited to some of his things (not all). Feel he wants to come to some of mine.
Sexually: Public displays of affection, and when the time is right, sex.
Emotionally: Love! Or at least open to the idea…
Status: His girlfriend.
Make me feel: Cute and loveable, talented, special, smart, fun, wise, kind, strong, determined, ambitious, funny, sexual, emotionally secure.
Now do the list for Belle and Drew’s relationship. Hmmm – they certainly do see a lot of each other, but Summer Bay is a small town. They haven’t been super-affectionate of late, but the big deal breaker is how Drew is making Belle feel. Cute, talented and special? Try confused, guilty and angry. This isn’t looking good guys!
OK, so your current relationship is as shaky as our (former) love birds’. What can you do?
1. Cards on the Table!
You have two options. Keep your mouth shut and just hope really hard things get better (lame!! And pointless!) or be the pin-up for empowered girls everywhere and communicate what’s going on in your head. We’re not talking an Oprah-style teary confession – this convo must happen when you feel playful, loving and confident. Be clear and honest, and really listen to him when you discuss if what you think makes a great relationship is the same as what he thinks.
2. The Turn-Around vs The Get-Out
Two things can now happen. You never hear from him again – so not the one. He freaks and tries to get things back on track. Make sure you stick to your guns - if he’s started treating you like shiz, be very clear what you expect to change from now on in. Once he knows you’re not gonna put up with anything and yes, you will break up with him if things don’t change, he’ll start taking the relationship seriously. Unfortunately, we have a feeling Drew might fall into the first category in this case…
3. Movin’ On Up
Heaps of couples waste too long in shonky relationships cuz they don’t wanna rock the (leaky, badly-painted, pretty much unseaworthy) boat. Don’t be a statistic. If you’re hanging round cuz he was Mr Perfect for the first month and now things have gone cold, live in the now, not the past. If you’ve communicated some of your needs and he’s STILL not meeting them, it’s unlikely he’ll change. You’ll be the stronger person for getting out first. It will be hard, but your self-esteem and self-worth are definitely the most important things here – not putting up with some lame guy’s idea of ‘love’! So Belle, is it time to move it on up?
Remember!
* Relationships are an ongoing choice. If it’s not making you happy, it’s not a good choice.
* You teach people how to treat you. If he’s upset you or, conversely, made you feel amazing, if you don’t show him, he won’t know.
* The more time you waste with The Bozo is less time to meet The Babe.
Do you think Drew and Belle should break up? Email us on homeandaway@seven.com.au
By Georgia Clark
Amy: I so don't want my favourite H&A couple to break up... It could potentially have the same effects as Sky and Boyd breaking up on Neighbours, which completely ruined the show for me. I love Drew and Belle together, and the explosiveness of their relationship... The whole break-up would be completely unrealistic as the two have been through so much in the past to be together.
Sam: Hi there, I really don't think Belle and Drew should break up! They are the cutest couple in the bay!
Ruth: It looks like Belle and Drew are breaking up and for really no reason, just that Belle seems to be focusing too much on her career and seems to be a user as she did not mind getting a car from him for her birthday yet marriage was out of the question also ...Henk and Cassie also broke up and I was a bit disappointed because despite the illness a person has they should stay together if they love one another. I think that there are too many break ups on the show, and too many deaths...I believe that Drew and Belle should stay together and even consider getting married or at least Belle falling pregnant, just so the show has something good with couple's as it seems to be that all relationships are doomed before they even begin..
Lyon: I'm a bit behind being in New Zealand, but I think they shouldn't break up. Not with the couples break up storyline having just been played. Have Drew in an intense storyline with Dom or Belle could equally leave Drew to find out what would become of her and Dom if they were to get together only to find out that he has since moved on and she has lost everything. Belle doesn't treat Drew like he deserves, I think he deserves better.
Jade: Home and Away, what are you doing! Belle and Drew should not be splitting up. I know they split up all the time but its serious now. I don't know if you think that this is a good idea or not but for me and for many other people this is terrible. I hate the fact that this is what you are doing. Please bring Drew back in the future so that Belle and him can get back together.
Taylor:
NOOOOOOO!
Drew and Belle can't break up!
no no no no!
They are so cute together, and they have so much chemistry!
Please don’t make them break up!
Melissa: I know if my boyfriend called me a slag I wouldn’t be sticking around but yes they do look like they are made for each other and Belle is hurting from what Drew said don’t help his now run off to sort his head out.
