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Why is no-one talking about how horrible Charlie is (Corrie)?

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emsiewill · 13/12/2004 21:55

Or am I out of touch (haven't been around mn for a while).

I am really impressed with the way that they are doing this story line - there was an article in the Observer the other week saying the same thing. Other soaps would have him beating her regularly by now. Of course, that's not the way it happens. I find it quite chilling the way he's slowly undermining Shelley's confidence, relationships etc.

Still doesn't stop me from wanting to slap her around the face and shout "STOP BEING SO BLOODY WET"

Anyone else have any thoughts on this?

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pixiefish · 13/12/2004 21:59

but why does he want her like that- that's what i don't get- he doesn't seem to love her and yet he treats her the way he does

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emsiewill · 13/12/2004 22:02

Control. From my (admittedly rather limited) experience, it's all about control.

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JaNgLyBELLS · 13/12/2004 22:03

Control freak - bound to turn nasty soon!

mrschristmaswallace · 13/12/2004 22:04

shame..think hes good looking too, thought he was gunna be a good guy!

Kaysleighbells · 13/12/2004 22:06

want to give shelley a good slap - wake up and smell the roses luv - he's a bad'un

TinselTamum · 13/12/2004 22:38

I can't bear it even though I know they're acting. She's bound to get beaten up over Christmas, and lord hasn't the girl suffered enough with Peter Barlow? I do agree that they are doing it brilliantly, but it's horrible to watch. That's the point though I suppose

pixiefish · 13/12/2004 22:52

don't get men like that at all- why doesn't he find a girl he likes and not do things like that- nasty man

FLOPSEYfairylightswithBUNNIES · 13/12/2004 23:09

i had boyfriends like peter and i can relate to charlie, something horrible is going to happen, but shelley will survive, do you find yourself tellingher what a w#anker he is, god i almost feel worried for her. christ , i have a bad taste in men!

FLOPSEYfairylightswithBUNNIES · 13/12/2004 23:18

oh common! we've all met men like that!, havn't we?

turquey · 13/12/2004 23:24

I do some volunteer work with our local shelter, and the phrase used when I was training is "boiling a frog" - as in - you don't drop someone directly into boiling water, it's such a gradual process that they don't realise they're in it till they're paralysed to get out.
Shame about Charlie - I think the actor is absolutely gorgeous and he's apparently a damn fine jazz clarinetist too.

FLOPSEYfairylightswithBUNNIES · 13/12/2004 23:32

no offense but thats a horrible saying, but so true. you think your love can change them. ''if i love him that bit harder tommorow, things will be good between us'' believe me i've been there, it doesnt and it wont.

turquey · 13/12/2004 23:37

i agree it's vile, but unforgettable.
Well done you for having had the strength to get out.
It sounds like the Charlie story is being done really well (I only get to see the occasional video) - the fact that she was so strong and in control in the beginning, and he's undermined her so thoroughly and gradually.

Caligulights · 13/12/2004 23:41

Yes, very well done storyline. The isolation from friends and family and intermittent charm is particularly true to life.

Poshpaws · 15/12/2004 10:49

I don't watch Corrie that often but I support women suffering Domestic violence.

The last time I watched Corrie I had a notion that Charlie would turn into an abuser. The character is displaying the exact same traits and thought processes that abusers have: Charm offensive first, slow undermining confidence of partner, isolation, emotional/verbal(sometimes financial) abuse and then more than likely physical abuse.

Shall start watching Corrie again to see how things progress, but agree that it does not make pleasant viewing, even for someone like me who works with the results on a daily basis and would possibly be 'immune' to the effects ,

Caligulights · 15/12/2004 10:58

Interesting that both Eastenders have just had a hugely successful storyline on domestic violence. (Well, a while ago now.) What is disappointing though, is that in both cases, the characters were not mothers, and from what I understand about domestic violence, although it does of course happen to childless women as well, the majority of it starts when a woman is pregnant or in the first year of her baby's life? Poshpaws, do you have any figures on that?

Poshpaws · 15/12/2004 11:07

Caligulights,no figures to hand I'm afraid, but yes it does start in pregnancy/post natal period for many women, but for all, it begins very subtly and builds up. A lot of the physical violence against mothers begins once the babies are born or pregnancy announced.

The project I work for is working very closely with the local hospitals' antenatal departments to flag these issues up and I believe the government are pushing for HVs and midwives to ask more questions at antenatal appointments.

skiingawhitexmas · 15/12/2004 11:11

I've always thought Corrie was the best thing on the box but they really do know how to balance the nasty storylines with the comedy element.

I must admit I do end up shouting at Shelly to try and warn her that Charlies a nasty piece of work but she never takes any notice of me! (DH thinks I've got a screw loose! )

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