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[Amadou]

I adore asking questions!

In "Elemental, My Dear Jasmine" Al said a phrase about tons of girls he had dated before Jasmine. I admit there was at least one. I wonder:
- How serious may have it been?
- and What may be a reason of their break-up?

(maybe there was some sad story)

I could have a few ideas, but I've got a muddle in my head for a moment.
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[Salukfan]

I remember this conversation on the AML.

I don't really have much to say about the topic, other than I think that Aladdin's been around the block (grr cliche) a few times. Now, tons of ex-girlfriends? Doubtful. He's just failing miserably at impressing Jasmine.

As for break ups, who knows. People get together and break up for the dumbest of reasons in their teenage years.
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[Ariellen]

I remember past discussions about this subject too, but hey, it's been a while.

Me at age 15 or so was DEAD set against this idea.

In the years since...I don't think he had a relationship as serious as the one he had with Jasmine, because I don't think he would really have wanted that type of relationship; staying alive seemed like it was his full-time job, and he needed Abu to help him accomplish that. I don't think he could (or would...possibly both) put the time and effort into a 'relationship,' but the way that guy flirts? I definitely think it's realistic (did I just use 'realistic' to describe the love life of an animated character? ) to think he's had at least casual involvement with quite a few other girls before. But he's so devil may care that I tend to see this as "help a pretty girl out, steal some dinner for the both of you, enjoy the opportunity to occupy time with said pretty girl, but oops, she mistakes your general-niceness and flirtatiousness as sincere interest and isn't too thrilled when she never hears from you again."

Another reason I've come to believe that he's dated other girls is because someone (I think it was Calluna, quite a while ago) pointed out that Aladdin's not exactly a very good liar. He could be exaggerating by saying 'tons' ('what do you mean by DATE?'...let's count anything that involves being alone with a girl; that sounds macho!) but it came out too quickly and he tried too hard to smooth over the issue for it to be totally untrue.

[APK]

[Emmlei]

I think he's pretty much flirted and maybe had friendships with a few girls, but nothing as serious as what he has with Jasmine. I'm basing it on how Abu acted when Jasmine first arrives. Aladdin was practically ignoring him, and he seemed very put off by this. I don't think he'd have reacted this way if Al had had a previous interest with a girl the way he was with Jas. And pretty much what DisneyPrincess said; he simply didn't have the time or energy to put into a relationship before the events of the film.

[Calluna]

Basically what everyone else already said. (I've won a lot of converts to my position. ) The "tons" line was an exaggeration, I'm sure, but not an outright lie. I think he's gone on dates, kissed other girls, possibly a little further than that, but I really doubt he'd been in love before or had a long-term relationship. I have a feeling he has a lot of exes he's still friends with.

As for what would have caused these not to work? Well, firstly, Aladdin was not really interested in love at that point in his life. ("We'll be rich, live in a palace, and never have any problems at all" - no mention of true love there.) I don't think it was hard for him to get enough food to stay alive at that point, but as far as long-term goals he was a lot more interested in raising himself out of poverty than in finding a wife.

Another potential cause of breakups: Aladdin would either be dating another streetrat like himself or a girl slightly better off than him (daughter of the "working class", possibly middle class). If she was also a streetrat she might not have had the time for a serious relationship either. Not to mention they would worry that if they got married and/or had kids they might no longer be able to get enough food to feed themselves anymore. (I'm sure it's not easy to outrun the guards while pregnant or carrying a baby. ) If the girl was better off than Al those things wouldn't be as much of an issue, but there'd be the added complication of parents or other family members who wouldn't approve of the relationship.

[Emmlei]

[Calluna]

Oh, and I wouldn't be surprised if Abu didn't try to sabotage any of those relationships, either. Like a "Parent Trap" kind of thing.
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[Ariellen]

[Amadou]

[persian85033]

You wouldn't mean this one? http://www.fanfiction.net/secure/live_preview.php?storyid=3142865&chapter=11/ I'd forgotten about it.
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[Calluna]

[Amadou]

[persian85033]

How about this one? http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3142865/1/
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"I too am a member of your species, Captain, or I was. Perhaps I am not anymore. Perhaps you are right in thinking of me as an alien. I know I am different from you. You see-I do not kill."

[Amadou]

Aah, yours
No, actually I meant another story. Maybe, I'll find it and post the link here.