Couples are breaking up en masse after watching Barbie

It has been over two months since the world turned pink due to the insane hype brought by the Barbie movie. Stores were filled with Barbie products, Margot Robbie seemed to be in ten places at once, draped in an enviable outfit, promoting the film, and we talked about nothing else. And rightly so, because aside from the fact that the film fulfilled all our sweetest girlhood dreams and gave us a glimpse into Barbie's dream world, there was also an unexpected message in the film that touched many hearts.

The film confronts us with the fact that women in society are set up to fail in so many ways. We are expected to be perfect, while everything we do is never quite good enough. Unfortunately, this is an experience that all women can relate to, and that’s why we feel so seen after watching the Barbie movie. Finally, words were given to how impossible it can sometimes feel to be a woman. It’s no wonder that so many women sat in the cinema with tears in their eyes.

I was also impressed by this message and excitedly shared it with my boyfriend when I got home. He had never really thought about it, like many other men, but he actively listened to my story and asked smart questions so he could get a better understanding of the female experience and why life can sometimes be such a challenge for us. Very nice, because at such moments you need that to feel seen.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way in every relationship, and the Barbie movie has caused a real wave of breakups worldwide. Women whose partners did not understand the message of the film or whose partners did not take her perspective on the film (and thus life) seriously saw this as a sign to end their relationship. The film is also used as a dating test. Did you just meet someone? Ask him what he thinks after watching the film. The answer tells you everything you need to know about your potential new love so you don’t waste your time. Thanks Barbie!

Source: Independent