The Girlies Want a "Barbie and Ken Relationship"
We’re assuming they haven’t seen *that* trailer…
As dating trend reporters, we come across the cringiest of trends quite frequently. So when we discovered the “Barbie and Ken” relationship, we questioned whether it was worth the air time. However, dating experts are riding for the Barbiecore lifestyle and believe there’s a lesson for all of us within it.
At first glance, a “Barbie and Ken” relationship doesn’t seem equal. I mean, look at any of the trailers and their dynamic seems disconnected, with Ken begging for any semblance of connection. But eharmony’s in-house dating expert Laurel House views it differently.
“There is a reason that Barbie and Ken are an iconic duo,” House told MyImperfectLife. ”It’s a fun, luxurious relationship that has become idealized… While some might mistake the Barbie/Ken dynamic as imbalanced, it doesn’t have to be,” she says. “Two supportive, confident, happy people can also be deeply connected and rooted in trust and the true desire for each other to be their best selves.”
She continues: “Everyone wants to feel supported. Many of us want to feel like we can shine unapologetically, enigmatically, and fully be ourselves,” House says. “When those two are combined in a relationship we feel free and encouraged to shine bright, with our partner supporting us.”
Simultaneously, the Barbie movie releases a trailer peeking into Ken’s psyche and how he’s struggling with the dynamic: “There is no… just Ken.” Just “Barbie and Ken,” he says. From what we can see the hype may not be worth it… but we’ll wait for the film before passing judgment.
In other news, check out Ryan Gosling’s “E” necklace that serves as a nod to his wife.
