But now it's your turn. Do you think these 15 things, that are often romanticized, are TOXIC OR NOT?
1."Alcohol. The portrayal of even 'healthy' consumption in pop culture is so far from healthy."
2."Being mean to and/or teasing the person you have a crush on."
3."Nice guys. Just because they treat you like a fellow human doesn’t make them special, that’s literally the minimum of what they’re expected to do. It’s like saying 'they bathe'. Well, whoop-de-do."
4."Sacrificing your well-being for the sake of productivity and efficiency."
5."Jealousy."
6."Trying to break up a couple so you can be with someone."
7."When a company calls their employees 'a family'."
8."People putting all their energy towards finding 'The One,' like a person who somehow miraculously completes you."
9."Married people with shared bank accounts that buy big expensive gifts (like a car) for the other without consulting them because it's supposed to be a surprise."
10."The whole 'alpha male' rubbish."
11."Choosing to propose to someone in an extremely public space, especially if you're unsure if that's what your partner wants. Imagine not being able to say 'no' because it'll cause a scene and make the proposing party look bad."
12."The tortured artist trope. This is so problematic. Within the industry, it’s like you’re encouraged to keep up this stereotype as well, with only the ‘true’ artists being the ones that push aside a balanced life."
13."It may seem obvious, but certain relationships that are idolized in TV and movies, like the one between The Joker and Harley Quinn."
14."The idea of 'two people becoming one' in marriage. Yes, your lives converge in a meaningful way, but you’re still two independent whole people."
And finally...
15."Mental illness. Social media makes it seem like it's a cool personality trait that makes you the 'main character'. Stop. It's not funny and it is very real."
What's a toxic thing that's constantly romanticized? Comment below!
