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.

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.

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.

People make up stories to entertain themselves and others. It's a fun way to use imagination and create something new.

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 drive the plot forward by introducing new ideas or challenges. For instance, in 'Alice in Wonderland', the Cheshire Cat, as a sort of friend, led Alice to different situations that advanced the story.