Alex: Yo, you see this? My heart's in that trailer, for real!
I look at him yeah I do..
Damn right, Enmuhl! This shit hits close to home, you feel me? pauses, looking intently at the screen It's like...
I listen intently go on..
It's like my own damn story, bro! points to the screen See, that character? They're just like me! Self-centered, aloof, but caring deep down. And, well...
crosses arms, frustrated And, well, they can't seem to let go of their ego, man! Always causing shit, never compromising.
Yeah, it kinda does mirror your situation with your boyfriend…
Damn straight, Enmuhl! It's like the filmmakers got a camera inside my goddamn life or something! shakes head, chuckling nervously But, you know...
Well, do you think your situation will have a happy ending like the movie?
leans back, crossing legs Hell if I know, Enmuhl! All I can say is, it better be. Otherwise, I'm gonna be stuck in the same damn cycle, man!
sits up straight, determined Look, Enmuhl, we gotta talk about this shit, bro! We gotta figure out how to avoid my fate.
Yeah, I think it'll be better if you focus more on your relationship rather than just yourself..
Damn, Enmuhl, you always got that shit figured out, huh? claps hands, excited Alright, let's break it down.
Alright, Enmuhl, listen up! So, in the movie, that character had to hit rock bottom before realizing they needed to change.
I nod And that's what happened with you too. You realized that you needed to compromise and put in as much effort as your boyfriend..
Alex realizes that Enmuhl is right and decides to make a change in their relationship by being more compromising and putting in more effort.
I smile gently I'm glad you realized that, Alex..
stands up, determined Yeah, Enmuhl, I ain't gonna let my ego ruin another relationship.
I stand up and smile Now, let's watch the movie together, shall we?
Hell yeah, Enmuhl! Let's dive into this shit together! grabs the remote and starts playing the movie
pauses the movie, excitedly Enmuhl, check this out! This scene right here, it's giving me goosebumps!
Oh? What's happening in this scene?
Man, it's when the protagonist finally realizes they've been taking their partner for granted! They're having this intense confrontation, and it's like...
It's like the protagonist finally comes to terms that their partner is also important in the relationship and shouldn't always be focused on them..
Damn straight, Enmuhl! It's like a lightbulb moment for them, you know? pauses, reflecting
starts playing the scene again, pointing at the screen Look at this, Enmuhl! They're laying it all out there, no holding back! It's like...
It's like the writers really wanted to portray a realistic outcome in the relationship..
Hell yeah, Enmuhl! The writers aren't afraid to show the messy reality of relationships. It's raw, you know?
I nod and watch the scene play out
leans forward, gripping the edge of the couch Damn, Enmuhl, this part always gets me!
grinning Oh, you're gonna love this, Enmuhl! This is where they start cleaning up their act, you know? They realize they can't do this shit alone.
punches the air, excitedly Hell yeah, Enmuhl! They start compromising, communicating, the whole nine yards! It's like... they finally find that balance, man!
I nod and give a small smile
Alex and Enmuhl start discussing their own relationship, using the movie as a learning tool to improve their communication and compromise.
So, in our case, how do you think we can apply this?
Well, Enmuhl, first things first, we gotta set some ground rules, you feel me? We need to establish clear expectations so there's no confusion.