Why Men Love "The Notebook"

Recently after "The Pro" told me the Notebook was his favorite movie, I was amazed that it was the same for my father. He's long sworn that he and my mother's marriage will end the same way -in a beautiful display of love.

Today the cynic side of me started to wonder whether The Pro used that as a pickup line but as life would have it, ABC Family was showing it today and I really saw it through men's eyes.

Here are just a few of the insights I picked up as to why men love "The Notebook."

1. It speaks to their insecurities of getting a woman who loves him for exactly who he is - In the movie Noah started with humble means but he was devoted to his vow to Allie who loved him for who he was and not what he had.  That love is what drove him forward every single day even when other people thought he was crazy.

2. It shows a man winning a woman he thought he'd lost back despite when other men have expressed interest. - Let's be honest, men love winning and there's nothing more appealing than winning back a woman who you'd thought you'd lost to someone who others may even consider a better man.

3. It appeals to their sensitive side, their ability to care for a woman they love just as marriage vows require (sickness and in health)-  The few times in my life that I've seen my dad care for my mom it was when she was sick. Sure occasionally, he'll do something as simple as giving my mom a massage or going to retrieve a drink for her and he feels that's worthy of a press release but I typically roll my eyes in those times. However, The Notebook does portray how love can make a man live every day taking care of the woman he loves, knowing that he may not get a thank you from her but not regretting a moment or even opting out of the precious time he has left with her.

4. It shows the happiness two people who love each other can truly share. - Although I really don't think any explanation of this one is needed, I think deep down men crave the security of a relationship built on love as much as women and when they see this in the movie, they can't help but love the film.

Watch the film for yourself (if you haven't already) and let me know what you think.