Are romance books harming our relationships?
With February being noted as the month of love, we (readers) normally see an influx of readers posting their fave fictional romance stories, bookish bae's & their current romance reads. This led me to think about the impact that fictional romance has on our real life relationships.
Book Bae or Real Life Bae?
A few months ago during Series 1 of Books & Besties, I asked my girl Char the very same question. Whilst this question was asked in jest, I wonder if the portrayal of the perfect bookish Bae hinders our ability to view our significant others without scrutiny. They do say that comparison is the theif of joy, right?
And while for many this post may stray far from their truth, as well as their view of romance & their romantic relationships, I think that for many others it may ring a note of truth.
As a lover of the romance genre, I’m not suggesting that the genre itself is completely toxic, but rather that it can lead to us exhibiting toxic behaviours within the walls of our romantic relationships, especially if we are unhappy with aspects of our relationships and/or our spouses.
Like with anything that we consume, we must remain mindful of what we consume, and more importantly we must remember that fiction is often a far cry from reality.
What are your thoughts on the impacts of fictional romance on real life relationships?