How to Keep Romantic Comedies From Ruining Your Love LifeRomantic comedies portray a certain type of love that is perfect and exciting and flawless. But watching this depiction of love can hurt your own relationships. Here's how to stop it.
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Once upon a time, my romantic expectations were sky high. Why wasn’t my partner getting me flowers, writing me songs, or buying me gifts?, I wondered. I was unhappy, but I was also determined to fix it.
After spending the last year researching and writing my new book, Outsmart Your Smartphone: Conscious Tech Habits for Finding Happiness, Balance, and Connection IRL, I realized that I expected these things, because romantic comedies had taught me that these are the actions that show love. Romantic comedy had been affecting my relationship without me even knowing it. Expectations absorbed from media form so slowly and at such a young age that they can be completely invisible to us. Since we’ve had these expectations so long, we may have forgotten (or never known) what it felt like not to have them. So how can we manage these expectations without giving up completely on the idea of romance? Believe it or not, research has unearthed some insights that can help us feel happier and less wronged in love. Are You a Therapist, Coach, or Wellness Entrepreneur?
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