Finally, a Legitimate Excuse Not to Watch Chick Flicks.

Hi, All. Today I read a satisfying article on BBC.com, you know, the one Billy loves. Here's the link to the article: ||||||||||||

I hope I got your attention with my title. Now, don't get me wrong; some romantic-comedies are worth watching. However, this article suggests to watch these

 movies in moderation, especially you, ladies. 

Heriot Watt University in Scotland conducted a study. I won't rehash the fascinating details of the study. (I, again, encourage you to read it.) The conclusion of the study is this: those whom enjoy watching romantic comedies often have trouble communicating with their partner(s). The study proves that chick flicks create false, impossibly unreasonable expectations for their love lives. Before you girls post angry comments against this post, let me explain. I bet you were going to say how you know what happens in the movies is not what you expect from your partner. But, I believe I am correct in assuming that is what you want to happen. Because the majority of relationship data your brains have documented has come from Hollywood, that is what your brain defaults to in the real world. It's not really your fault. The only remedy is to stop watching these Hollywood falsifications of reality so much. 

So that's the solution to the problem. But why do rom-coms have this effect?

The answer is simple. Girls, after watching so many chick flicks, assume

 their partners know what's on their minds. Because that's how it happens in the movies. The movies almost always show trust and commitment being forged the moment two people meet. In reality, these things take years to develop. A large number of rom-coms have a central theme of fate/destiny. Therefore, girls believe that since their special guys have chosen them, the

y should know what they want at all times. The need to communicate is ignored, it seems. 

This is not how nature intended things to happen. Hollywood has corrupted the minds of so many beautiful, potential lovers (in my eyes, at least). I won't name names...it's pretty obvious who has been infected by this phenomenon just by observing their behavior. 

In conclusion, stay away from rom-coms as much as possible. 

Hope you enjoyed.