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FRIENDS - Phoebe and Mike's Break-up

FRIENDS – Phoebe and Mike's Break-up

Glads

204K views 12 years ago

Warm-up Questions

What do you think can cause a break-up in a relationship?
How important is marriage to you: very important, somewhat important, or not important?
If two people love each other but want different futures, what should they do?

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FRIENDS – Phoebe and Mike's Break-up

Marriage and “no wiggle room” (00:00 – 00:44)

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1. What does the speaker say about the “marriage thing” at the start?

There is still room to negotiate.
They want to postpone the discussion.
There is no flexibility about it.

2. What surprising fact is revealed in this part of the conversation?

One person is already married.
One person wants to get married someday.
One person never wants to live together.

3. Why does one person say they now want some “regular stuff”?

They feel it is their turn after not having a normal life.
They are trying to impress someone else.
They think it will solve all their problems immediately.

FRIENDS – Phoebe and Mike's Break-up

Living together vs. commitment (00:44 – 01:37)

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1. Why does one person say they can’t move in?

Because they want to move to a different city.
Because living together is too expensive.
Because they can’t move in knowing nothing is ever going to happen.

2. What happens when one person asks, “Are you going to change yours?”

They both say they won’t change their minds.
They both agree to change their minds about marriage.
They decide to take a break from talking.

3. What reason is given for possibly ending the relationship?

One person wants to travel alone.
One person has fallen out of love.
One person needs to be with someone who wants what they want.

FRIENDS – Phoebe and Mike's Break-up

Accepting the break-up (01:37 – 02:13)

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1. How do they feel about the relationship ending?

They are relieved.
They are surprised and sad.
They are angry and arguing.

2. What practical step is mentioned after they accept it may end?

They will plan a vacation together.
They will meet each other’s parents.
Someone will have their stuff picked up.

FRIENDS – Phoebe and Mike's Break-up

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1. What is the main conflict in the conversation?

They argue about money and jobs.
They want different things about marriage and the future.
They disagree about where to live.

2. What does “no wiggle room” mean in this context?

There is plenty of flexibility.
There is no possibility of compromise.
They are joking and not serious.

3. What message about relationships is suggested by the ending?

Love always solves differences in goals.
Wanting the same long-term goals can be necessary to stay together.
Moving in together guarantees a relationship will last.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

FRIENDS – Phoebe and Mike's Break-up

Do you think living together can change someone’s opinion about marriage? Why or why not?
Is it possible to have a healthy relationship if two people want different long-term goals? Explain.
What does “regular stuff” mean to you in your own life (examples: job, home, marriage, children)?
If you were one of the people in the conversation, what compromise (if any) would you suggest?

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