In the mainstream media, movies about affairs are getting more and more popular. What is it about them that makes us want to watch them? Some of us enjoy a little smut to pass the time, but are we also getting caught up in the fantasy of having a relationship on the side?
The fact that more than a few affairs have been included on a list of the best romantic films of all time should not surprise you. No, I’m not a prude. Secrecy may be sexy, and we all enjoy watching someone else’s life unfold as if it were a movie. I get it. Films that overlook the realities of affairs make me bite my teeth as someone who values marriage and monogamy.
1. Affairs only display hysterical displays of affection. When it comes to intense, passionate, and orgasm-worthy sex scenes, you can count on them to appear in most affair media. Even individuals who have never engaged in extramarital sex are aware of the myth that it is seductive. The adrenaline rush it causes will get your hormones working, yet it’s wrong and harmful all at the same time.
Can we truly expect this to be the case every time? Orgasms and unsatisfying one-shots are not uncommon throughout these sessions.
2. Because they are monsters, we have no sympathy for the hapless mate who finds himself in this situation by chance. We don’t root for the “stupid-or-blind wife” or “overbearing husband” in these films because they are clearly the unsuitable person for our protagonist.
While this is generally accepted to be the case, the cheating spouse is often portrayed as a villain, keeping the two loves apart. Why does the unfaithful protagonist always appear as the victimized husband or wife who is in need of another person’s support when one of them begins to wander from their partner?
3. Their real love is in this relationship. A common blunder in love triangle movies is to portray the incident as a romantic one. The vast majority of flings don’t lead to long-term partnerships or marriages, but rather, they’re about having one’s ego massaged.
New love interests are typically shown as the hero’s genuine love in the same way that the existing spouse is depicted as a lurking, snarling demon. Real life does not operate in this manner. The simple fact that people can sleep with other people is often the reason why they have affairs in the first place.
4. Why don’t you just walk away from this situation? In movies, affairs are almost always between loves who were destined to be together in the first place, so why not just leave their current partners? Prior to cheating, I’ve always informed my ex-boyfriends that they owed me an SMS breaking up text before they did anything else.
Whether he was about to put the condom on or not, I didn’t care: break up with me first! Instead of being cheated on, I’d rather be dumped. The intrigue of an affair is mostly due to the sleazy underbelly that surrounds it.
5. There are no STDS. Sexually transmitted diseases appear to be either non-existent or ignored in the media. These two aren’t discussing contraceptives or other forms of birth control, as would be expected if they were in a mature sexual relationship. What if the cheater has a nasty genital surprise in store? “Who cares?” It’s on TV, isn’t it?
6. Isn’t there something for the children? Affair tales that take the children into consideration are generally applauded by me because they aren’t all that common. It’s not about you anymore when you become a parent. Your children’s psychological well-being and personal and romantic development will be harmed by your affair forever, not just yours.
7. However, there are still certain films about relationships that make you think. The blindness of some affair movies is not universal. A movie like “The Last Kiss,” starring Zach Braff, can be a great way to open up communication between lovers once the movie is over. An unnamed young college student kisses Braff’s character while he is in a committed relationship with his pregnant fiancée in the film In the midst of a heated dispute, his girlfriend evicts him. He visits the other woman’s residence hall and engages in sexual activity with her. His girlfriend chooses to accept him back within the next few days.
She asks, “All you did was kiss her?” You almost feel compelled to ask your partner what they would do in this situation. Accepting your partner’s forgiveness and trying to move on is a difficult decision. Furthermore, if they had an affair just once, would you want to know about it? Affair movies like this one encourage audience participation by showcasing both the sensual and the tragic aspects of having an affair.
With soaring divorce rates and the ease with which we can cheat on the Internet, affairs in the media are becoming increasingly common. Do whatever it takes to convey with your partner what you would do if you were in a situation like this while you’re watching TV..