Really? I thought that Wil acted like a guy and Vivian was the pushy woman. The tomboy look of Wil and the very feminine look of Vivian (she wore make-up, pretty clothes) weren't a problem for me, but the way that the character's traits lined up from there was. Guy things: Wil doesn't stay the whole night, she sends flowers when she can't get to the party, she is evasive (even though this is not her first relationship), she seems confused and overwhelmed by V. Girl things: Vivian gets mad that Wil can't make the party (nevermind that she has a very legit reason), does that thing where she says "go away" but really means "apologize and win me over", presents ultimatums and situational challenges to Wil (like wanting to meet Wil's mom, wanting Wil to meet her friends).
I gripe about gender roles, so maybe that's why it looks that way to me.
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Date: 2005-12-31 08:52 pm (UTC)I gripe about gender roles, so maybe that's why it looks that way to me.