Linda Thomas: at the movies

Trip (Matthew McConaughey) is a successful, handsome, 35 year old man that still lives at home with his parents (Kathy Bates and Terry Bradshaw). Whenever a girl gets that "relationship" look in her eyes, Trip takes them home to his parents. Once the girl finds out about his living situation, they take off. Trip’s parents love him but they would like a little privacy. They hire Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker) to make him fall for her and move out. Her strategy is meet him, like what he likes, help her through an emotional experience, make his friends like her and give him the confidence to move out. The plan works until Trip finds out about it. This is an entertaining romantic comedy. The characters are likeable and the actors do a good job of portraying them. Many funny situations occur along the way. There is partial nudity (a tush); Trip and Paula have sex at his parent’s house, and some sexual language. There is also some drinking on a regular basis. Why does Trip have so much trouble with relationships? Is it difficult to achieve independence from your parents? Is it difficult for parents to let go of their children?