One plot device is to not tell someone something and then the other person gets upset. That's a huge plot device. Nobody runs around and informs their friends of every little detail, but of course it does sign some hesitancy in romantic relationships. I think it's OK to have some hesitancy in intimate relationships. I can't help but think of Secrets and Lies by Mike Leigh (1996)
Plot devices can irk people, that's not realism. But if Hamlet kills his uncle the play is over, or a quite different play. In fact there is a lot of what if fiction.
I remember once someone was irked that Cheryl Strayed was a heroin addict for a time. She square community disapproved. There's a lot more on heaven and earth than are dreamt of in your philosophies.
The other plot device is being threatened by rivals, and triangles. If things get bogged down, introduce a romantic rival.
I love how passive aggressive Emily Gilmore is. There's a real problem of respecting other people's wishes and boundaries, and everyone is treated like an object, not a subject with feelings. Standard human stuff. I'm probably too sensitive. It's a good drama, but season 7 is difficult for me, I somehow don't like the marrying Christopher in Paris narrative. I think that's weak. Mostly love the show and it's so great to have on in the background are there are so many cool and golden moments.
And when Luke goes for shared custody, I couldn't continue watching. I made it to episode 10 of 24 in the last season. I don't have fond memories of the coda show either. I'll be watching seasons 1-6 on replay as long as I can stream it.
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