lately there have been a couple shows on that are quite interesting. the two shows that have caught my interest are vh1's 'the pick-up artist', and 'scott baio is 45 and single'. both are kind of lame reality shows, but there has been some aspects about them that have brought up interesting ideas about how to build and keep a healthy relationship.'the pick-up artist' is a vote-off show a la 'survivor', but in this particular show the contestants are a bunch of shy guys trying to learn how to talk to and relate to women. at its core its somewhat superficial, but the ideas brought up are cool. it deals with getting over nerves, instructs the contestants how to start conversations, and how to actually listen to what others are saying. the host/judge is a guy nicknamed 'mystery', and he teaches the guys how to be confident and comfortable with themselves and around others. most of the contestants are very nerdy and hapless in social settings. this show has a big potential to become lame, but so far it has been really interesting to watch.
the other show, 'scott baio is 45 and single', has a similar theme. baio has been a swinging bachelor all his life, caring little for the women he sees (by his own confession). he is scared to death of commitment and marriage, but he feels it is time to start dealing with that and settle down with someone. the show follows him as he hires a life coach and works through different exercises to better himself and come to a place where he can accept the next step in his life. one of the exercises was visiting with old girlfriends and asking them what he did wrong, and how he can improve himself. it is fun to watch his journey because he doesnt put up with his therapists bull, but is willing to admit when he is wrong and she is right.
its always insightful to learn more about how we as people relate to each other.
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