How to watch soap operas

How to watch soap operas

January 22, 2010, 10:09 pm
Filed under: Soap Operas, Television | Tags: drama, imitating life, psychology, Soap Operas, Television

Eastenders, Coronation Street or Hollyoaks, most of us have at least one soap that we keep abreast with. But be aware, that just as art copies life, so can life imitate art.

So if you insist on watching your soaps, make sure that you detach from it. Check yourself. These are just actors, and the show is just put together by a bunch of writers, directors and tv crew.

Otherwise, you may find yourself over-acting your own shallow plots until you lose touch with reality completely.

Even if you’re a positive thinker, look around you. There is enough drama in real life to keep us all occupied.

My advice to you is to keep to shows that aren’t too close to home. Or even better, read a book. Or create something like this (caution includes swear words):

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