Do you like how Ron has had multiple relationships? Why or why not?

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Re: Do you like how Ron has had multiple relationships? Why or why not?

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I think the many relationships, in a way, contributes to Ron's character because all those relationships were initiated by the ladies. This reflects to some extent his lack of control/direction/focus in many aspects of his life.
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Joseph_ngaruiya wrote: 05 Nov 2020, 01:58
lavkathleen wrote: 03 Nov 2020, 03:19
maiiii_maii wrote: 02 Nov 2020, 20:59 I don't think one needs multiple relationships in order to bring out the best in him.
I agree with this, but I don't think he went into those relationships to "bring out the best in him", though. I think it was only coincidence that he met those women and eventually got attracted to them—that's all it is. I understand that you enjoyed the book less, though. The author needs to resort to something else to make the character more interesting.
Ron must have been naive in the beginning. He always wanted something or someone to connect with. And as an orphan he was lacking in attention and loneliness was a constant issue. I think this is the reason he clings so fast to whoever he meets. Do you have a different opinion?
I think you are right at that. For someone who never received the kind of love and comfort at home when they grew it could be normal for them that immediately when they ge to meet someone they get to be clingy
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The relationships are not that much but he packed self control. What he had with Cheryl was a fling, and cannot be classified as a relationship. With Sheila also, I don’t like the idea of sleeping with your business partner. That’s indiscipline. I wish it’s Regina he had married though.
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I personally think it was natural for Ron to have multiple relationships as his personality was maturing and he was attracted to different persons at different stages of his life. You may recall his first girlfriend who had been his classmate, and being "outcasts" when in school was what bonded them. Once they left school, that "outcast" bond was lost and they parted their ways.

On another note, these multiple relationships are also a backdrop against which Ron's never-fading relationship with Regina is brought to the front, possibly symbolising the unity of mind that prevailed for him in his relationships.
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I didn't think his relationships were overbearing or detracted from the character. Multiple relationships are common in life, and I thought the way they added to his character was very interesting.
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I liked that he was involved in a lot of relationships because I do believe the women he got into a relationship with shaped him up to be a better person in life.
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For me, Ron's involvement in all the relationships had a detrimental effect on him. Even though he was successful, this in some ways reflects his lack of direction, attention, and control in many areas of his life.
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I'm not sure why he had multiple relationships, or if it was in his character. I don't want to pass judgment on him, but in this case, I believe he was extremely fortunate to find success in these relationships.
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Yes, Ron is allowed to have as many relationship his masculinity and strength allows. He is a man and polygamous in nature. Yes, one might not need multiple relationship to bring out the best in him but if he has chosen to live that way, then it is his hard luck and he faces the consequences of his choices. I have and am now living above the set back of multiple relationship. Everyman to his tent and choices. Its much ado about absolutely nothing.
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I do not really fancy the whole having a lot of related concepts that Ron portrayed. I did feel that the relationships made him grow, but then I felt he should have explored or understood what he had for Regina better.
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I would say Ron was vulnerable and his relationships with women could be as a result of his childhood experiences.
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I agree with this, but I don't think he went into those relationships to "bring out the best in him". I also understand that even in real life not everyone finds "the one" on one try , so I can not fault him for this. Ron's numerous relationships did not make me enjoy the book any less.
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Post by Ngozi mouau »

The writer's intention may not have been for those multiple relationships to bring out the best in Ron. Rather, the writer may have crafted Ron's character in such a way to portray the realities of life. Not everyone discovers true love immediately; sometimes, we navigate through various relationships before finding the one that truly fulfills us.
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