Lessons from Hollywood

• October
• 5

8:30 am Christian living, Magazines, Marriage, Relationships

So it’s official … Aussie showbiz’s worst kept secret is out: Zoe Ventoura and Daniel McPherson, stars of Wild Boys, are officially an item. (Read about it here).  Another case of on-screen chemistry which has spilled over into real life.  

It’s an all-too-common story in the pages of the glossy magazines – famous actors working together on a movie and next thing you know, life imitates art. Think Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt who met and fell in love on the set of Mr & Mrs Smith; Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens – High School Musical; the brief fling between Meg Ryan and Russell Crowe – Proof of Life; Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart – Twilight series; Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski – Crocodile Dundee. (Some trivia for you – Hoges & Linda were married the same day as Lawrence and I – Saturday 5 May 1990). And this is just the tip of the iceberg!

Believe it or not, there are some lessons that Hollywood can teach us! Rather than breeding contempt, familiarity seems to result in LOVE. Just think of the many Hollywood couples thrown together by their work … or even ordinary Australians. After all, Lawrence and I met when we worked in the same office back in 1987!

The more time you spend with someone, the more you can grow to like, even love them – A word of caution: If you are married, always be wary of spending too much time or working too closely with a member of the opposite sex. Lawrence and I have a rule – no going out to lunch alone with somebody of the opposite sex. It may seem harsh to some, but we believe it helps us to avoid temptation. The only member of the opposite sex we should be having a lunch date with, is each other!

If you “act” in love, don’t be surprised if you “fall” in love. Sadly, in Hollywood, this has led to the breakdown of many marriages. However I believe this tip can be used to create a long and happy marriage. When the romantic feelings fade, act lovingly and watch the spark re-ignite!

You can “put on” a character. Actors work hard to “get into” character, and then find it hard to step out! As Christians, we can be encouraged – we can “put on” love (Colossians 3:12), “put on” the attitude and character of Christ – and so, grow to be more like Him (Phil 2:5).

Finally, if you want to fall in love with Jesus, then spend time with Him! This is the key to developing a relationship with the lover of your soul – Jesus!