Ciao, Michelle! Now that I am hooked on your blog, and I must say, you write quite eloquently, my dear! There is a song that your blog reminded me of "fairytale gone bad" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ey1aWDnyY 

It's by Sunrise Avenue - they are a Finnish rock group originally formed in 1992 in Espoo, Finland. This song in the youtube clip came out in 2006 - so it is a tad bit more modern - but this would be Ex-Romeo's song to you, I guess you could say. 

I am what you call a hopeful romantic as well, and call me a silly willy, but perhaps I am a tad bit more futuristic for my own good - I can totally see this song being played in your future upcoming film about your fairytale gone bad. 

Chin up, gorgeous - and remember, finding an excuse to talk business and exchange business cards isn't "flirting" -- ;) 

Regina!