Reality bites!

Recently I ranted about reality shows and their authenticity.Late last night I saw an episode of "Hogan's Knows Best" and there was a glimmer of reality that touched home.For those who aren't familiar with the show ,it is where cameras follow wrestler and entertainer Hulk Hogan and his family.The episode I saw showed where he and his wife were having problems and seriously considering divorce.

As always there where some theatrics,but the realism was when they went to a counselor and they aired out their problems.A lot of problems in a marriage are commonplace but that episode was like holding a mirror to it and the reflection was my relationship.As I watched in silence,every scene seemed to be taken from my life.The problems talked about,to the way they see each other was so similar and as my wife and I watched, I couldn't help to wonder what she was thinking .

It was like a show called "Our Marriage" ,Hogan and his wife were the cast and our day to day life the plot.If this episode was scripted they have done a good job.Watching I did not see them I saw my wife and I.Whatever the case may be it spoke to us.

My philosophy on most experiences in life is that I am not the first one to go through them and I won't be the last.This episode ,scripted or unrehearsed has shown me that. Unlike that episode though all won't be solved in half an hour.