Danica Taylor has had quite the journey on Love Island so far.
The fan-favourite has put all her effort into forming a romantic connection. She was initially given the cold shoulder by Luca Bish, attempted to form something with Davide Sanclimenti, Andrew Le Page and Jay Younger, before making a connection with Josh Le Grove in Casa Amor.
All the boys have decided it wasn't quite right for them, which is completely their prerogative but I kept rooting for Danica. A girl who approaches Love Island like she's on The Apprentice – it's impossible not to stan!
Finally, it seemed like she was getting somewhere with Billy Brown. However, he decided that he hadn't felt the 'click' and ended their "romantic scenario" as businesswoman, sorry Love Island contestant, Danica described it.
Rejection is a normal part of Love Island, but it does feel like Danica has endured more than most and watching her breakdown over it left me feeling emotional as I truly feel like for my entire twenties I have been a Danica.
She told some female islanders through tears, "It just pisses me off that once again I'm literally back in the same situation. I don't wanna get upset but I'm sick of it."
She continued, "I'm like 'Why?' Why don't I deserve that? I don't understand."
I'm not crying, you are. Okay I'm crying.
I've watched as a lot of the incredible people in my life have been pursued by great people, fallen in love, and entered a new chapter of their life.
I'm so happy for them and they all truly deserve it. To quote Rachel Green following Monica and Chandler's engagement, "I'm probably 98% happy and maybe 2% jealous."
To be single for a long time is not always easy. I imagine six weeks in the villa watching relationships going 100mph for everyone else means it feels very long.
It's so hard to not take it personally when things appear to be working out for other people, but not yourself. I'm a pretty strong woman, but at different points I've questioned whether everything about who I am has stopped me finding 'the one'.
Is it because I dance too much when I've had a drink? Am I too easy, and don't pose enough of a challenge? Is it because my belly comes out further than my boobs? Is it because my front tooth is wonky? Do I ask too many questions during conversations? Am I not a very nice person and therefore undeserving? Am I simply just not 'wifey material'?
I hate myself for doing it, and wanting validation from men but it can feel like some women just get it, while us Danicas of the world are left on the outskirts clapping for them. (Although, I'm pretty confident Danica does more than well for herself outside the villa environment.)
I want to give up all the time. I mean, I literally don't know if my heart can cope with another failed talking stage but Danica's relentless positivity (aside from the one breakdown and she deserved to let it out!) while trying to forge a connection is inspiring.
I look at her and think she's just been a bit unlucky but she shouldn't give up. She's gorgeous, funny – sometimes without even intending to be, patient, kind and let's be real – an excellent bum. There is nothing wrong with you Danica! I wish I could fly a helicopter with a sign attached over the villa to let her know.
It's not you Danica, it's not me and if you're reading this and feeling like it's you. I promise you, it's not. A bombshell is on their way for us all (if we want it to be).
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