in order to love his wife, a man must have affairs.

by logmao 0 pts 1,310 views

reluctant affairs

12 reviews

Presario2200 Penpusher · 180 pts

Here are a couple of ideas.

After having an affair with his boss, a jaded accountant discovers a new found love for his wife, but to keep the spark in his marriage alive, he must become a serial cheater.?

Or

After having an affair with his boss, a jaded accountant discovers a new found love for his wife, but to keep the spark in his marriage alive, must he become a serial cheater??

dpg Singularity · 112,231 pts

Re: Tony Edward's logline:
I think it does the job. The paradoxical dilemma the philandering man discovers IS the dramatic problem. That's what happens in relationships: people find themselves having to juggle conflicting desires and demands. The conflict is primarily internal: the guy is his own worst enemy, his own antagonist.

Tony Edward Samurai · 1,450 pts

Yep... That was a tad harsh (one of those days..).

The concept does present the potential for an interesting dilemma -- but as others have said, focus on being specific with your lead character and what they HAVE to do. Below is really only an extension of your concept and not really great as a logline, but anywho:

"After having an affair with his boss, a jaded accountant discovers a new found love for his wife, but to keep the spark in his marriage alive must become a serial cheater."

Best of luck.

logmao 0 pts

Hi, everyone, Thank you very much for your comment. They are very helpful and inspirational to me. I will try to work out a real logline and post it later.

Please excuse for my English since it is not my first language.

Louise Weihart Penpusher · 90 pts

It's not a 'logline' but it gets the attention. What kind of loser is this 'man'? Either he is a complete nobody or he has serious issues that prevent him from having a relationship with his wife. Or, perhaps is wife is the weird one, in which case he needs to find a way to leave her. I think once you have a better idea of what is going on here you will be able to write a logline. When ... something happens ... to the flawed protagonist ... he will have to dig deep ... to overcome his affliction ... and find happiness (achieve his goal). What is his goal?