20 Reasons Why 'Joe' From Netflix's 'YOU' Is Totally Romantic, Despite His Flaws
He cares TOO much.
As Hannah Montana once said, "Nobody's perfect."
1. He's Observant
The way he noticed Beck's bracelets, the books she read, her apologetic voice, and more shows how into her he was from the second he saw her. Women love observant men.
2. He's Determined
He was so determined to see Beck again after their encounter in the bookstore that he followed her until their next encounter at the subway station. Determination is key!
3. He's Strong
Mentally and physically. How mentally strong can a man be if he can carry on living his life after murdering people? And he had to dispose of the bodies one way or another.
4. He's Loving
Despite his creepy characteristics, he shows that he has endless amounts of love to give to Beck. He dreams of loving and cherishing her.
5. He's caring
From Beck to Paco, Joe acts as protective blanket over the people he cares about. From taking Paco under his wing and letting him stay with him, to feeding him his meatball sub. Joe cares for Paco more than anyone else and women love a man who can care for a child more than himself.
6. He Listens
Upon finding the information about Beck from Google, he still listened intently when she decided to tell him about her life- from her dad's disappearance to her troubled childhood. He listened to the information that he already knew.
7. He's Genuine
He had good intentions from the vert beginning. He wanted Beck to himself. He wanted to protect her from other men, terrible friends, and bad opportunities. He wanted what he thought was best for Beck.
8. He has an eye for things not everyone can see
He spotted Beck's fake and toxic friends before she could. He saw that Benji was bad for Beck and that Peach was a liar with no intention of helping her career launch. This eye for detail lead to his good intentions. He just wanted to be better than everyone else who had walked into Beck's life.
9. He's genuinely interested in her life
Despite him breaking into Beck's apartment to get a better look into her life, he was truly interested in her as a person. The things that she does, the things she writes, the food she eats. Joe wanted to know everything about her.
10. He's supportive
Arguably he is the only supportive person Beck has in her life. He went to her poetry slams, pushed her to write a book, and supported her through whatever she endured.
11. He's a savior
He literally saved Beck's life the night that she fell onto the subway tracks.
12. He's reassuring
He is constantly telling Beck how beautiful, amazing, and talented she is. [almost] every woman loves a man who can reassure her how great she is [even if she already knows it]
13. He's a problem solver
He clearly knows how to tackle and solve a problem when presented with one. He's quick to help Paco when his parents are too drunk to care for him. He is quick to develop a plan when holding Benji captive. And he's quick to makeup a lie when caught in a sticky situation.
14. He's kind
He helped an elderly woman while stalking Beck one evening, he helps Paco in need, and even plays nice with people he isn't fond of.
15. He's affectionate
Joe pours out his love to Beck through physical affection. From sex to hugs and sweet kisses. Women of all types love some sort of affection from their partners. His affection for Beck is enough to make any woman swoon.
16. He's understanding
He understands Beck and her needs. He understands that she has standards and goals in life. He also understands that sometimes she can't be with him to accomplish the things she wants to in life.
17. He's hopeful
He has high hopes that his relationship with Beck will work out exactly how he wants it to in his head. He is hopeful that once everyone bad for Beck is out of her life that their relationship will flourish. Even after their first breakup, Joe remains hopeful that Beck will come running back to him.
18. He's committed
Despite it being 2019 where commitment isn't the primary trait men have, Joe had it. He was devoted to Beck and only her. He remained loyal to her throughout the entirety of their relationship.
19. He's thoughtful
With small gestures from flowers to surprise food visits, Joe was thoughtful in everything he did. He never did something for Beck without thinking it through first. Women love a man who puts thought into dates and adventures. His thoughtfulness made him unique and different from other men like Benji.
20. He's appreciative
From the smallest things like Beck returning his phone call to Beck rearranging her days for him- he appreciated the things that Beck did for him. Though the things she did didn't compare to all Joe did.
I Support Shane Dawson's Series on Jake Paul
By using his platform on Youtube and social media, Shane is bringing up the topic of Mental Health and I'm here for it.
So, a hot topic I have been seeing (and watching), is Shane Dawson's new series on Jake Paul. This series has brought more controversy and hate than Jeffree Star and even Tanacon. But it is because of one reason. No it's not because of Jake, but because Shane is discussing what it means to be a sociopath/psychopath.
So why is everyone having such a difficult time with this series because of the term sociopath? Why does it make everyone uncomfortable to talk about a mental illness? Why are people upset with Shane for bringing this topic to light? Who knows. Everyone has their own perspectives and opinions on every single topic known to man.
So why do I support him making this series? Is it because I'm a psychology major? Possibly. Is it because I advocate for mental illness and believes that it needs to be talked about? Yes.
Today, October third, is when Shane will put up part four of this series. If you're anything like me then you have been watching every single video as soon as he uploads it. I am anxiously awaiting part four. Shane stated on Twitter that he was going to be bringing all the tea into this video. He sounds just as fed up with all the hate and controversy like the rest of us.
Mental health and mental illness is something that is seen as a 'new' science. It wasn't until the 1960's/70's that people really started trying to understand the mind and the brain (yes they are different), how they function, the structure, and just as a whole. With this being said, it is understandable that people are still uncomfortable talking about it. Mental illness can be a tough talk to have for society.
People are uncomfortable talking about these topics because they do not always understand the science or cannot wrap their own heads around the fact that mental and physical health are both existent and important for a person. But, here's the thing, IT NEEDS TO BE TALKED ABOUT. MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT.
It can be scary to think about the statistic in Shane's video that states one in every 25 people are a sociopath. If they had used a large number such as *blank* out of every 1,000,000 people then it wouldn't seem as realistic or relatable. All they did was take one statistic and make it tangible and understandable for us to see in our everyday lives.
I don't believe this series is meant to attack Jake Paul, regardless of your feelings about him, I also don't believe that this series is meant to scare people and make everyone worry about their friends and family. All Shane was doing for this series was to bring this condition (that nobody wants to talk about), a topic of discussion on all platforms.
So as we await parts four, five, six, seven, and eight, let's try to keep an open mind and go into this as a time to learn and understand. Shane is a person who likes to know people for who they truly are. Mental health needs to be a topic of discussion and we should all be listening. Happy watching! I'll be watching with you in spirit!
Sincerely,
Another ADHD Student