How do people who make up stories to influence friends affect their relationships?

Chandler's back story of having a broken family made him initially hesitant in serious relationships. But as his friends knew his story, they were able to encourage him and support him when he finally found true love with Monica. His past also led to his sarcastic and sometimes self - deprecating humor, which his friends were used to and it became part of their group dynamic.

In some cases, it can bring the couple closer. For example, if the girlfriend has an embarrassing strip incident, the boyfriend's reaction of being supportive and caring can strengthen their bond. He can offer his jacket or help her deal with the situation in a positive way.

They can have a significant impact. If a straight friend has gay sex with another friend, it might create a lot of confusion and awkwardness in the relationship. For example, if the gay friend thought there could be more to the relationship, but the straight friend was just experimenting, it could lead to hurt feelings.

They can either enhance or harm relationships. For some couples, sharing such fantasies can bring more intimacy. But if one partner is uncomfortable with it or if it leads to excessive secrecy, it can cause problems.

Well, on one hand, some romance stories can give people unrealistic expectations. For example, they might expect a relationship to be always full of grand gestures like in the stories. But when it comes to sex stories, if they are not in a proper context, they can distort the view of a healthy sexual relationship in a relationship. People might wrongly think that sex is the most important part rather than an aspect of an emotional bond.

Well, these stories can really skew people's perception. For one, it can make some people overly paranoid in their own relationships. They may start looking for signs of unfaithfulness everywhere. Also, it can give the wrong idea that all relationships are full of such drama and betrayal. It can discourage people from fully trusting their partners and make them more guarded, which is not healthy for a relationship in the long run.

It can have a negative impact. If you've had sex with a friend, it might make it difficult for you to enter into a healthy, committed relationship in the future. You could be carrying emotional baggage from that experience or have unrealistic expectations.

These stories can have a negative impact on how people perceive relationships. It makes people more cautious and can even breed a sense of mistrust. For instance, someone who hears such a story might start to question the loyalty of their own partner or their partner's friends.

They can distort the perception. Some may start to view relationships as more fragile or untrustworthy. If someone reads a lot of such stories, they might subconsciously look for signs of cheating in their own relationship, even when there are none.

Well, such stories can have a negative impact on people's self - esteem and confidence in relationships. If a person had an impossible ex back story where they were rejected harshly, they may doubt their own worthiness in future relationships. They might think that they are not good enough and this can lead to them either settling for less or being overly defensive in new relationships. Also, it can cause them to be more guarded and not be as open to love as they once were.