The Big Lie

The problem with the "big lie" and the "happily ever after" themes are that they are central to the Hollywood narrative. The reason for their popularity is because that is what Hollywood believes the people want to see, and rightfully so. If the norm was to portray relationships as they typically exist why would people want to see them? People arguably mainly go to movies to escape. If the norm of movies was the girl gets dumped and is depressed throughout the whole film would that be entertaining? My response is no. People, particularly girls want to believe that all relationships will work out if they want them too. Watching a film that shows the guy leaving the girl might hit too close to home for some people and remind them of the struggles which they have endured. These films and romance novels tell us that we should have all our emotional needs met but that's the lie. The truth is we all go through struggles and when things do finally work out then that's when we get to live "happily ever after." Sorry if that sounded too preachy.