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6 Reasons (from a Relationship Therapist) Why Love Triangles are Stupid: summary

6 Reasons (from a Relationship Therapist) Why Love Triangles are Stupid

Cinema Therapy · Aug 11, 2026 · about 29 min

Uploaded Aug 11, 2026 · 678.1K views (as of Oct 30, 2026)

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They praise Sleepless in Seattle's lead for breaking up with her fiancé before pursuing someone new.
They call out films that wrap up the jilted partner's story quickly so the heroes still look good.
Stringing someone along as a backup is one of their biggest complaints.
Wanting something and being conflicted is fine, they say, if you handle it with integrity.
They half seriously offer Pearl Harbor as an example of a love triangle handled honestly.

Why are love triangles stupid, according to a therapist?

Therapist Jonathan Decker and filmmaker Alan Seawright list six reasons: infidelity, dishonesty, using jealousy, stringing people along for validation, innocent people getting hurt, and plain selfishness. Decker says he's never seen a love triangle lead to a lasting, happy relationship.

Worth watching?Some value given. A fun movie talk from a therapist and a filmmaker, with real relationship lessons mixed in. It's more entertainment than advice, and it has sponsor and crowdfunding plugs.

ActionableLessons

Actionable

If you're torn between two people, decide before acting.
End a relationship clearly before starting a new one.
Watch for the urge to keep someone around just for attention.

Lessons

Honesty protects everyone in a messy situation.
Movies often make bad behavior look romantic.
Integrity matters as much as attraction.

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Channel: Cinema Therapy. Published Aug 11, 2026. About 29 minutes.

Their advice if you have feelings for someone else while in a relationship: don't cheat. Take time to figure out what you want, end one thing before starting another, and be honest.

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“I've never seen a love triangle relationship result in a lasting, happy partnership.”
“Take some time to figure out what you want and then move in that direction.”

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What are the six reasons love triangles are stupid?

Infidelity, dishonesty, jealousy, stringing people along, innocent people getting hurt, and selfishness.

What should you do if you like someone else while in a relationship?

Don't cheat. Figure out what you want and end one relationship before starting another.

Is the video worth watching?

Some value given. Entertaining, with a few solid lessons.