Is Your Mate's Behavior Negatively Influenced By The Mass Media?

Television shows that portray questionable paternity of children, cheating husbands and wives, and a shocking array of dysfunctional relationships are entertaining to a large segment of the population. Whether they are talk shows or court shows, these programs give a grim picture of American culture when it comes to trusting personal relationships between men and women. Many couples find themselves mirroring these kinds of dramas in their own personal lives. Are you involved with someone who creates conflict in your relationship in such a way that it becomes a source of public embarrassment? Is your spouse or potential spouse living a television drama and involving you in it? How can you address and resolve your personal conflict in a sane and dignified manner? Should you end a relationship with someone who is apparently highly influenced by the behavior of those portrayed in the TV dramas?