The internet is divided into two camps: those condemning the romanticisation of jealous rage, and those firmly loving the drama
Allow me to start with a confession: when I was 18, I used to think acting ‘psycho’ was a normal display of affection. In fact, I thought it was an attractive quality, at the very least it was funny to my friends at the time .
‘You’re going to think I’m crazy,’ she giggled. ‘I actually got really jealous, and I don’t like it… it really fucking annoyed me that you spoke to someone else. I wanted to literally get something and chuck it at your head, that obviously shows me that you like it. On the outside world I don’t have guys that are chasing everyone, not that I know of, they’re only chasing me. I feel like that gives me my self-worth, I feel disrespected when someone’s talking and kissing other people.
Frankly, when I was in Tanyel’s state of mind, I ended up despising the person I became by letting jealousy fester in my relationship. But ultimately, that realisation forced me to leave that relationship and grow into a healthier version of myself, that can now recognise intense jealousy for the red flag it truly is. Now that I’m more secure and know my value outside of someone being in love with me, my relationships are better and easier – one can only hope for that kind of redemption arc.
But that’s the thing, these are real people with real emotions, they’re not always going control their behaviour to whatever standard the public decides to set that week, especially when it’s rooted in deeper issues. What’s exciting for reality TV drama can quickly become a case for banning shows like this altogether, with contestants called out for normalising or romanticising unhealthy behaviours in relationships.
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