Do You Get Affected Too?
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
November 22, 2018 3:41am CST
I have a local TV soap show “Halik” that I love watching.
It is shown at night from 9:30 to 10:15.
Because of the intensity of the story, I hate the antagonist.
Thus, I don’t watch it at night, because one time when I did, I wasn’t able to sleep because I so hate the lady antagonist. 
Thus, I just watch it during our lunch break at the office , on my laptop using my headphone so the others who are also watching their own favorite shows will not be disturbed.
I also have an app of the local tv network so I can watch it at anytime.
At least, even if I am again so affected by the intensity of the story, it can be diverted to my work. 
What about you, do you also get affected by the intensity of the show you are watching on TV or laptop, or mobile phone?
Note : Picture is from google
Thus, I don’t watch it at night, because one time when I did, I wasn’t able to sleep because I so hate the lady antagonist.
Thus, I just watch it during our lunch break at the office , on my laptop using my headphone so the others who are also watching their own favorite shows will not be disturbed.
I also have an app of the local tv network so I can watch it at anytime.
At least, even if I am again so affected by the intensity of the story, it can be diverted to my work.
What about you, do you also get affected by the intensity of the show you are watching on TV or laptop, or mobile phone?
Note : Picture is from google27 people like this
32 responses
@rsa101 (37932)
• Philippines
22 Nov 18
My wife is hooked into it as well. I think the story is so intense that you will be looking forward to the next episode to watch how everything will end. I think the antagonist is doing his acting well that many are indeed hating him/her for her role. I see that many are even bashing them when they are off cam anymore.
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@rsa101 (37932)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD Yes she would take a nap early so that she could watch it later and not feel sleepy when watching it late at night. 
Anyway the plot is very interesting since it can happen to anyone and almost everybody can relate to it. I watch also but at times I sleep along the show since some parts bore me. When there are confrontations happening is when it becomes interesting to watch.
Anyway the plot is very interesting since it can happen to anyone and almost everybody can relate to it. I watch also but at times I sleep along the show since some parts bore me. When there are confrontations happening is when it becomes interesting to watch.1 person likes this
@simplfred (20608)
• Philippines
22 Nov 18
Though I'm not watching "Halik" when you hate the antagonist that's means that the actor/actress are doing a great job acting. I used to get affected then but right now i don't have time anymore to watch a soap.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Nov 18
@simplfred I think they get the Best Supporting Award .
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@simplfred (20608)
• Philippines
22 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD I just hope even antagonist can get the Best Actor Award.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
22 Nov 18
Thankfully I do not watch any soaps on TV. I used to get addicted with this type shows on my vacation where all are busy on watching these at our village. But on getting back to this place, I don't have time to spare for those shows and moved away from that habit.
Honestly, too much ugly stories they are creating for making money. 
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@jeanneyvonne (5501)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
I think the more appropriate term is 'engaging'. Sometimes, stories are good or bad. But they drew attention to it if the audience gets intrigued by their work.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
22 Nov 18
Ha ha, one of the follower. So many following of Halik and I see them in facebook.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Nov 18
Does your wife watch it? Maybe you should try watching it too, so you can be one of the funny post in FB where the man watching the TV is already so angry at Jade, he wants to hit him on TV with the Red Horse he is drinking.
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
22 Nov 18
Yes I watch the series but not religiously. Sometimes I do sometimes I pass. And yes I feel the intense the characters. This make Yam a good another break for her career
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
22 Nov 18
I don`t get affected because I know it`s just a good movie and it has nothing to do with real world to them 
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
24 Nov 18
@m_audrey6788 I agree. We are after all humans.
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@jeanneyvonne (5501)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
As a single person, I am affected by this show even though I am very shy around the relationship. I guess it is more on what is gonna happen next. Even though the material of the drama is really a trope, it is a topic that really affects people. I usually watch highlights because some scenes are way too corny for me. Personally, I am amazed that the show has some clever twists even though some of them are still tropey. I guess watching people deal with relationships and all that jazz is still a relatable thing to people.
They added a new character. I swear they keep hooking me in. Kudos to the writers and the actors for pulling this every night.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
This maybe a trope, but people are hooked with it.
I wasn't actually a watcher of this, until my officemates were saying "Oh, they will be caught". That ticked my interest, thus that very night I watched it and now I am hooked.
Most people can relate because having an other woman is something most wives can relate to or wouldn't want it to happen to their relationships.
I wasn't actually a watcher of this, until my officemates were saying "Oh, they will be caught". That ticked my interest, thus that very night I watched it and now I am hooked.
Most people can relate because having an other woman is something most wives can relate to or wouldn't want it to happen to their relationships.@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
@jeanneyvonne Single women likes it too, so they will know what to do, when they are already married and their husbands seem to be doing this also.
@jeanneyvonne (5501)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD Yeah. some people might not realize but maybe it's still a trope that works. And I don't blame people for being excited and tuning in for what will happen next. Sometimes, I just watch this show or catch some highlights on youtube.
As a woman, I definitely can relate but hopefully, doesn't happen in real life/my relationship. .
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
@Shavkat Yes, me too I get affected by those. One Indian film that made me shed tears together with my sisters when we watched it at home is an Indian film we watched more than a year ago. I think it is titled "Like Stars On Earth" . It so nice a movie.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
@JustBhem There are many Filipinos here that watches that too. That is why, I posted about it though not directly about it. But I manage to make them reveal that they are watching or their wives are watching it too.
I am sure a lot of wives watching ABS watches that too. 
I am sure a lot of wives watching ABS watches that too. 1 person likes this
@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
22 Nov 18
Halik is now in trending because of the story
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@resukill22 (25052)
• Las Pinas City, Philippines
22 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD yes, I love the role of Jericho, I hate jade so much haha
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
22 Nov 18
Everyone’s talking about this soap on ABS. Sadly, I haven’t joined the bandwagon yet But I have been hearing that it is a good one
But I have been hearing that it is a good one1 person likes this
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
@freelancermariagrace Yes, I watched that too. So intense indeed too! But that one is milder when it comes to the kissing scene of Yam and Sam Milby.
And have you watched also that one where Derek Ramsey if the husband of Kristine Reyes and Anne Curtis likes Derek also. That one was also intense.
But that one is milder when it comes to the kissing scene of Yam and Sam Milby.
And have you watched also that one where Derek Ramsey if the husband of Kristine Reyes and Anne Curtis likes Derek also. That one was also intense.@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD I know right? I get affected with soap operas like that. The last soap opera I have watched on ABS was The Legal Wife, starring Angel Locsin, Maja Salvador and Jericho Rosales Every scene was intense!
Every scene was intense!1 person likes this
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
I don't watch our local tv shows because I see a lot of loopholes and faults so I get annoyed by them. But I love watching shows like Grey's Anatomy, Suits, How to Get Away with Murder, and other American shows mostly by Shonda Rhimes as I find them intellectually made. But I have never experienced anything similar to you that I wasn't able to sleep. However, I get affected in a way that I could feel the characters' pain and anguish. So I normally cry and laugh while watching them.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
24 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD I really dislike watching Filipino soaps because I feel that they make the audience stupid. The researches and the writer should do their best in making the stories because really it's annoying to see that they seem to underestimate the viewers.
@xstitcher (30282)
• Petaluma, California
22 Nov 18
I don't watch this, but I do get attached to characters in shows and "dislike" the actions of other characters--particularly when they're meant to be "the bad guy".
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
When the bad guys affect us by making us hate them, it only means one thing; they are so good in their acting !
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
i do not get myself so engrossed watching teleseries anymore that may challenge my emotions. i have to watch it only though my eyes and no longer with my heart.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
29 Nov 18
@ridingbet Well, at least the heated parts are over. It's a bit cheesy now. 
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
23 Nov 18
Not really but I do get affected by movies
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
23 Nov 18
@responsiveme Drama always attract the common people because they can relate.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
23 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD yes one does get into the lives of the characters...I suppose to make it interesting they have to put in drama
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