MARRIAGE STORY REVIEW
Introduction
Marriage story is one of the dramas that present various and aspects of social life, specifically marriage life in a wholesome manner. There is a unique way in which the writer presents the dynamism and the importance of communication in marriage life that later turns into the actions. Despite being a movie that presents a lot of themes, intimate relationships become clear more than other aspects of relationship life. This covers both negative and positive sides, Charlie and Nicole are undergoing hard times in their relationship, and this has brought divorce agenda within their door.
Marriage story critique
Like many other relationships elsewhere, a concept of lack of communication is observed in the relationship, and this negatively affects the relationship life of the two main characters. it falls under the concept of the social exchange theory. This is where the partners of persons involved in a relationship are starting to evaluate what, and determine what they think is recommended in a relationship. It involves outcome, comparison level, and comparison level for alternatives. Based on the outcome and the comparison level of the alternative, these couples are seeing struggling to settle the matter of their differences in the relationship. Still, they are settling for the most unfortunate decision that leads to divorces. In other words, according to the concept of social exchange theory, the film of the marriage story has failed to present the proper and quality intimate relationship as the movie is starting. On a sad note, they have gone apart, the interest has changed, and both parties are instead focusing on their interests other than interest of the family. This is thought resulted from a bad and intimate relationship between Nicole and Charlie before the onset of the movie.
Marriage story, as directed by Noah, has merit in the aspect of the intimate relationship. This is portrayed in the quality and excellent presentation of what is known about divorce and running away from a turmoil that leads to heavier relationship complications. According to the concept and knowledge of intimate partner violence, consequences of the violence in all forms are valid and more severe. The story has presented a means through with the divorce; to avoid further consequences such as physical injury, humiliation, and mental disturbances, the directed has managed this perfectly by putting plain the aspects of divorces despite the situation. It presents divorces as the equalizer and neutralizer that fits the personality of both Nicole and Charlie. Nicole trying to move to L.A with son without the knowledge and awareness of Charlie, present a clear picture of the nature and the character of Nicole. In the realization of this, Charlie is mad and confuse about what to do. A small tug of war is noticed in the sense that it could result to the more complication in their life and the life of their son. Hence this supports the same concept of avoidance of intimate partner violence, which is the mother all marriage breakups. Through the good means of achieving this, the director brings in the wisdom of the law as the appropriate mediator.
The lack of trust and a case of infidelity is observed in the marriage story. The intimate relationship of the family of Charlie was good until there was suspicion of the infidelity. According to the concept of pleasure gap, sexual desire, and response, it seems Charlie was not enjoying and pleasure gap is felt in between. Dissatisfaction was a live theme in the intimate relationship between Charlie and Nicole. This is a weakness, as far as scholarly critiques are concerned, this was a drawback in the sense that it presented the ugly part of the intimacy. This is attached to the disloyalty and the constant occasion of disagreement in the relationship. It portrays a lack of understanding of how the sexual organs of both the male and female works. This presented the pleasure gap between Nicole and Charlie; this results in the suffering on the third party involved in a relationship couple fails to solve their disputes as early as possible. Charlie is seen to be the center of all the problems and very blind to the obvious consequences of his behavior and chances to cheat on Nicole. As per the scholarly concept, there should be a more profound understanding of the physical and atomical structure and the desire involved in intimacy.
Sharing of various information between Charlie and Nicole, which has been seen and attached to problems and negativity in a relationship as far as intimacy is concerned. In the beginning, both parties are seeing exchanges and sharing various things that they love about one another. This falls under the concept of self-disclosure, where its logic that sharing of information and disclosing oneself to another doesn’t guaranty a good intimate relationship. This misrepresents the concept of self-disclosure. Its seems the DepthDepth and breadth are balanced in the case of Charlie and Nicole, and this why after sharing the information regarding their personal life, dislikes and likes, Charlie still goes ahead to cheat on Nicole. It comes with a deeper understanding of the opposite partner and her weakness; he decided to cheat despite having a son (Henry). These concepts advocate and say that for the increment of intimacy, breadth, and DepthDepth should be increased in both parties; this is not always the case. As presented by these movies, disclosing a lot of information to your partner doesn’t guarantee an increased intimate relationship.
The involvement of a lawyer in the movies earns it merits and matches the concept of prevention and relationship enhancement program (PREP). The roles played by the lawyers are seeing to be bringing some sense of peace and connection despite the problems. This is supported the communication and problem-solving skills part of the PREP, and also nurturing the security of the future relationship. It will be pleasant and supportive of their young son Henry and the security of each other after break up.
The instant and specific context where Nicole calls Charlie ‘honey’, sheds some light on the legitimacy and importance of intimacy. Intimacy does not just varnish; during this time, their conflict situation is intensified, and love still penetrates. According to the concept of enhancing the relationship and preventing distress, there are skills-based programs that aim to improve and promote relationship despite the challenges and the conflicts therein. And this scenario categorically agrees with the concept learned in class.
Conclusion
In conclusion, divorce is the last and the worst thing that can happen to married couples. Proper understanding is much need to ensure people there is a defined limit of understanding and tolerance. Marriage story have displayed and presented unique instances and the types of conflicts involved in a relationship. Intimacy still stands as the uniting factor and a common ground for the parties involved in love and relationship. In the final part of the movie, definition of divorce has been brought clearer, and all that is involved therein are presented to the latter. Despite the critique part of this story, there are lessons that can be drawn from the story, learning to understand the limits that are involved in a relationship is a matter of concern and importance. Matter of trust is another key element that must be maintained and earned by both parties involved in the relationship. The course concepts are still valid and relevant to the matters of relationship science. They should be cultured by whichever means so that they can find ways in the legal processes involved in the relationships.