would your SO mind...

[waxlion10]

How would your SO feel about you being in a play where your character was in love with another character and you had to flirt with someone of the opposite sex?

I'm in Shakespeare's "Love's Labour's Lost," so I have to flirt with one guy and then say a tearful, heart-wrenching goodbye to my REAL boyfriend, the one my character's "in love" with.

The flirting is pretty touchy, but we don't kiss (he kisses my hand and my cheek).

How would YOU feel if YOUR SO was doing this? And vice versa?

 

[NiobiumTragedy]

It's acting. If they don't understand that, especially since you're an actor, I see problems in your future.

 

[Luther073082]

I'm not sure, but I don't think my fiancee would have a problem with it in a situation where there is only limited or no kissing. However I would have to ask her about it.

She might take more of an issue if there was kissing involved.

 

[citizenthom]

There probably will be some jealousy there. That's natural in any romantic relationship. The question is, is he secure and mature enough to get past it? To that end, it's probably a good idea to be more flirty with him right before and right after the show than normal, just to get the ball rolling on his security; but if that doesn't help, it's not your fault, but his.

 

[The Nihilist]

This is not a problem. Anyone who says otherwise should grow up.

 

[waxlion10]

This is my first acting experience
My fiancé is completely ok with it, btw. He knows it's just acting, and he's the one who gets to kiss me for real and spend forever with me He's completely secure in our relationship.

I was just asking if you or your SO would mind, if you were in my situation.

P.S. *at The Nihilist* You're entitled to your opinion, but those who disagree with you/see it as a "problem" might not be the ones who need to "grow up"... just sayin'

 

[waxlion10]

There probably will be some jealousy there. That's natural in any romantic relationship. The question is, is he secure and mature enough to get past it? To that end, it's probably a good idea to be more flirty with him right before and right after the show than normal, just to get the ball rolling on his security; but if that doesn't help, it's not your fault, but his.

That's a good point about being overly flirty w/ him before/after the show...

however, he's three hours away, and we have six performances (well, nine including special matinées we're doing for local schools, etc.) so... flirting w/ him all the time isn't really an option But I see what you mean about boosting his confidence.

 

[xDenax]

My husband wouldn't care.

 

[citizenthom]

That's a good point about being overly flirty w/ him before/after the show...

however, he's three hours away, and we have six performances (well, nine including special matinées we're doing for local schools, etc.) so... flirting w/ him all the time isn't really an option But I see what you mean about boosting his confidence.

Flirting over the phone definitely counts, especially in this situation. Use your voice, your words, Internet thingies (i.e "Hug Me" on facebook). I think the fact that you care this much show you want to make him feel the right way.

 

[dayhiker]

I'd not have a problem with acting and flirting.

 

[waxlion10]

lol thanks for the flirting advice We've been together for over four years and are engaged, so I think I'm pretty ok at making my guy feel really special... at least I'd hope so!! hehe