Originally Posted by
kckinsmcg
I wouldn't describe Little Mo as white trash, I think she's far from the world of Jerry Springer. She's been through a very difficult time and she's seeking comfort from a friend. If her feelings for Alfie have developed into more than that, she doesn't have to justify it. She's a free agent and so is he.
i don't consider Little Mo "White Trash", what I said was allowing yourself to go after a family members husband is "a white trash" thing to do. That basically means something someone without any consideration for morals or feelings for any besides yourself would do. However, yes, I believe there are many times someone can be attracted to someone who is off limits (in the family should definitely be considered off limits), but it is totally different to act on that. You can develop feelings for say an uncle (by marriage) but would it be okay to act on those feelings? Again, yes I agree this is Soapland so there should be a suspension of disbelief anyway, but when things are accepted as okay by the media how soon befre it is considered okay by society. There are plenty of other people in the Square for Little Mo to get involved with. I think it is wrong for the Soap Powers-that-be to suggest it is okay to pursue a "family member." People were insane when Sharon and Dennis got together. Personally i thought that was not the same situation. Dennis and Sharon were both single, not related, and never even knew each other. In that case, I see no problem. Remember the episode when Tommy approached Chrissie? had she acted on that she would have been wrong for a number of reasons. One, Vicki is her step-daughter and therefore she and Chrissie have a "family bond", two Vicki felt she was in a committed relationship, three Chrissie knew she was in a committed relationship (regardless of how one way it was with Den the dirt bag!) Again, no personal attacks here I just think it is a bad idea to get involved with a family members significant other, past or present. What's next Mo Harris, dating her son-in-law Charlie, Sonia and Ricky, Garry and Zoe? Let's face it if your sibling came home with your ex-husband on her arm would you expect her to "justify herself" or would you be happy for them and "just move on?" Oh and by the way, when did Little Mo or Alfie become free agents? Two hours after they split with their exes? You can't expect people to wait indefinitely to begin again, but should you know if its over before you start looking around? hey, let's face it ladies some guys consider themselves "separated" when they were with their wives at breakfast 4 hours before, you know?