Fans of “The Muppets” were shocked when news broke that Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, the world’s most famous frog-and-pig couple, were breaking up. While many fans in South Jordan, Utah and other parts of the nation have been quick to decry the breakup as nothing more than a publicity stunt for the characters’ upcoming TV show, others have taken it as a sign that virtually every Hollywood couple could benefit from couples therapy.
Warning Signs
After all, Kermit and Miss Piggy’s relationship has been far from idyllic. One of Miss Piggy’s defining personality traits is her knack for flying into fits of violent rage when she feels insulted or frustrated. It should hardly be surprising that Kermit was often the recipient of these violent outbursts, which were counterbalanced with equally aggressive displays of affection directed at Kermit—smothering kisses that he also wasn’t particularly fond of.
As many a therapist in South Jordan or elsewhere could attest, when these problems go unchecked, couples therapy is often necessary to resolve issues that partners are not working to solve themselves. Indeed, the relationship between the two had shown many signs of strain in the past, as various films and other media have shown them undergoing periods of separation and relationship stress.
The Split
Further reflecting the way social media has changed relationships and the way the public gathers its news, Kermit and Miss Piggy announced their most recent split on Twitter. The statement released by the now-former couple described “careful thought, thoughtful consideration and considerable squabbling” as going into the decision to end the relationship.
While the statement fails to mention whether the celebrity duo attempted couples therapy before making their decision, the news nonetheless brought sadness to fans in South Jordan and across the nation. The vagueness of the announcement has left many wondering if the couple could have done more to keep the relationship afloat, or whether the whole thing is a mere publicity stunt. Only time will tell.
Kevin Johnson is a relationship writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Swinton Counseling. Follow on Twitter
Warning Signs
After all, Kermit and Miss Piggy’s relationship has been far from idyllic. One of Miss Piggy’s defining personality traits is her knack for flying into fits of violent rage when she feels insulted or frustrated. It should hardly be surprising that Kermit was often the recipient of these violent outbursts, which were counterbalanced with equally aggressive displays of affection directed at Kermit—smothering kisses that he also wasn’t particularly fond of.
As many a therapist in South Jordan or elsewhere could attest, when these problems go unchecked, couples therapy is often necessary to resolve issues that partners are not working to solve themselves. Indeed, the relationship between the two had shown many signs of strain in the past, as various films and other media have shown them undergoing periods of separation and relationship stress.
The Split
Further reflecting the way social media has changed relationships and the way the public gathers its news, Kermit and Miss Piggy announced their most recent split on Twitter. The statement released by the now-former couple described “careful thought, thoughtful consideration and considerable squabbling” as going into the decision to end the relationship.
While the statement fails to mention whether the celebrity duo attempted couples therapy before making their decision, the news nonetheless brought sadness to fans in South Jordan and across the nation. The vagueness of the announcement has left many wondering if the couple could have done more to keep the relationship afloat, or whether the whole thing is a mere publicity stunt. Only time will tell.
Kevin Johnson is a relationship writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Swinton Counseling. Follow on Twitter