17. True Love is Blind

In the movie Fantastic Four, Alicia is a blind artist who meets Ben shortly after an accident turns his body to rock and his fiancé abandons him. Alicia falls in love with Ben, who is now called “The Thing.” She helps him accept himself and embrace his new role as a superhero. Ben says, “You don’t know what it’s like out there. Walking around like some kind of circus freak. People staring, whispering.” Alicia responds, “You know, being different isn’t always a bad thing.” The phrase “blinded by love” is often seen in a negative way when someone fails to see their partner for who they really are. But this expression can also have a positive meaning when it is applied to the husband and wife who choose to see the best in each other.