For a person who is incredibly awkward in a room full of unknown people, and who has been on occasions called arrogant for the simple fact that the awkwardness of interacting with people has been mistaken for no desire to do so on my part, I can sympathize with Joachim. Just because you're not easy going and can chat an earful with anyone at any time it doesn't mean you're arrogant.
And I would also like to add that proper respect should be always shown to people (whether royalty or not). I have been raised not to address anyone with the informal 'you' before given permission to do so by that person. It is a privilege of the people close to them. People have to earn the privilege of informality, it's not something to be taken for granted and you certainly don't have to put up with it just because you're royalty.
People get an incredible pleasure out of dissecting these people's lives and finding flaws. And when you start out with a complete and utter dislike for the person nothing will ever change your mind. You'll believe and want to believe anything that suits your point of view.
They're just people, they're doing the best they can and they'll never be perfect. As far as I'm concerned Marie and Joachim seem to be good people, and that's all that matters.
And I would also like to add that proper respect should be always shown to people (whether royalty or not). I have been raised not to address anyone with the informal 'you' before given permission to do so by that person. It is a privilege of the people close to them. People have to earn the privilege of informality, it's not something to be taken for granted and you certainly don't have to put up with it just because you're royalty.
People get an incredible pleasure out of dissecting these people's lives and finding flaws. And when you start out with a complete and utter dislike for the person nothing will ever change your mind. You'll believe and want to believe anything that suits your point of view.
They're just people, they're doing the best they can and they'll never be perfect. As far as I'm concerned Marie and Joachim seem to be good people, and that's all that matters.