Discussing the emotional and gender bias issues behind Jiro Wang's 'being the third party' incident, and reflecting on a healthy view of love.Download the app here:Chinese Short Dialogue | WebsiteChinese Short Dialogue | App StoreChinese Short Dialogue | Google PlayAvailable in 8 languages on the app:Learn Chinese | 중국어 배우기 | 中国語を学ぶ | Изучать китайский язык | Học tiếng Trung | Belajar bahasa Mandarin | Aprender chino | تعلم اللغة الصينية 《English Translation》黄刚: Hua’er, did you see today’s trending topic? Jiro Wang was 'made the third party' by his ex-girlfriend, but the groom turned out not to be him. I’m confused and a bit sad about it.陈花: I was shocked when I saw the news this morning. Why is it so hard for celebrities to date? No wonder he said he always felt lonely. Some netizens even joked about the 'male idol being cheated on', which is actually quite disrespectful.黄刚: Yeah, people often joke about male victims, ignoring the fact that they can be hurt too. Just like psychologists say, emotional deception is a kind of power imbalance.陈花: You’re right. In fact, being deceived is painful regardless of gender. I think Jiro Wang’s choice to respond rationally instead of airing grievances online shows real maturity.黄刚: I agree. In the entertainment industry, relationships are often treated like consumer goods, and it’s as if celebrities’ private lives don’t belong to them. The scariest thing isn’t the 'third party', but the lack of honesty and respect.陈花: Exactly. I’ve always believed that true love is not about possession, but about respect and understanding. Supporting the other person’s happiness is also a form of maturity.黄刚: It seems modern relationships need more communication and trust. Maybe this incident will make people reflect on what a healthy love truly is.

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