Shift Happens with Disco

Episode 4: Why Films & Social Media Get Romantic Relationships Wrong


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Trigger Warning: This episode contains mention of depression, suicide, addiction, substance abuse, and anxiety disorders. Listen at your own discretion.

This episode goes over the unrealistic expectations that films and social media set in romantic relationships. The host describes the various effects of the use of social media on our minds and how it changes the way love is viewed especially by the younger generation. The host also talks about some personal experiences and includes the secret to a happy relationship at the end. 

Citations:

Richard Alleyne, S. (2008, December 15). Romantic comedies make us 'unrealistic about relationships', claim scientists. Retrieved August 06, 2020, from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/3776923/Romantic-comedies-make-us-unrealistic-about-relationships-claim-scientists.html

Chappet, M. (2020, March 24). Have we been brain-jacked by Instagram? We investigate how the 'gram has rewired our brains for good... Retrieved August 06, 2020, from https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/instagram-effect-on-brain

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Shift Happens with DiscoBy Anannya Bhagwat