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People who look at some of those Hollywood films as some sort of relationship guide even though they are just supposed to be for entertainment are ruining relationships.
By showing unrealistic portrayals of romance? In real life, such things don't happen - sleepless in seatle, lol. But people expect life to imitate art, so they make wrong choices, reject the right people, etc, and suffer.
Your thoughts?
Yes. I think film and TV have influenced people's expectations to a degree. And notice that the women always have to be perky and attractive, but it's ok for the men to be schlumps sometimes (as in: sleepless in Seattle, when Harry met Sally, etc.)
Yes. I think film and TV have influenced people's expectations to a degree. And notice that the women always have to be perky and attractive, but it's ok for the men to be schlumps sometimes (as in: sleepless in Seattle, when Harry met Sally, etc.)
I just think that's wrong.
Tom Hanks is pretty tall and handsome. Same league as Meg Ryan.
And Billy Crystal isn't too bad.
Who do you think would be the equal for those guys?
I do also think that sometimes people subconsciously pick things up.... to some degree.
This is especially true in childhood and the teen years. Those subliminal messages seep in, and before they know it, people are programmed with expectations for adulthood.
I think it´s quite clear that the Media, as a whole, has a heavy influence. When you've watched/read the same thing your entire life, it definitely has a way of manipulating you.
I have noticed that, in general, people tend to understand it´s power. That doesn't mean it doesn't affect them on different levels, but at least many people are aware of what they are buying into.
By showing unrealistic portrayals of romance? In real life, such things don't happen - sleepless in seatle, lol. But people expect life to imitate art, so they make wrong choices, reject the right people, etc, and suffer.
What !!?? It no real ?? I took them movies to the heart and act out every play I observed !! It works every time !! Now you saying its fake ?? * world crumbling down ....*
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