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Yeah, I used the photos scenario as it is a more easily spotted red flag compared to her reactions to Chris etc. that can be missed if people skim the dialogue. I read earlier before that her behavior is/was shaped by growing up with several brothers, though I would argue that I think it would be different in that she would be more guarded with Chris' behavior and her boss' advances, as her brothers would caution her on how some men can be, but that doesn't excuse her from the other traits you lined out before. Will be interesting to see her thoughts during the week.I may write something entirely different yet as detailed when it comes to David's end of the marriage but you are undoubtedly correct in your assessment of him. Even the best version of David is not blameless. Like the things I talked about regarding Anna's personality you only have to take into account the choices that he makes which you have no option to change with a decision. David can be radically different depending on your choices along his honest/dishonest jealous/chill axis. However, he always does make certain mistakes like the one with the phone or accepting to be a gym partner with "Alexia."
Anna is way more complicated as I played through 3 different ways and the things I touched on were present in every single playthrough. They cannot be separated from her character. They float free from player agency. The texting of the photos are an issue for many people but I argue that the line was crossed long before that point. It is totally based on the three malignant qualities that she has. Keep in mind this is how she acts when things are going virtually perfectly with her husband. Being inside her brain when everything goes to shit over the next few days is going to bring a lot of posters around to my point of view.
Let's just say when it comes to my personal relationships, I have had the misfortune to encounter a lot of people like Anna. I've seen this movie before. If there is one thing I appreciate about this game it is its verisimilitude. This is exactly what it is like living with a cheater, and since this game will have a cheating route or two it is good to see that the cheating will not just come out of nowhere but rather be based in the deficiencies of character that our heroine suffers from.
I will say one thing though, I kind of hope that the game plays out differently to how I am seeing it. For David I would like to see him get more action, as with these types of stories the husband usually gets one night with his wife before she slowly (or quickly, depending on the game) spirals out of control. Maybe not with Alexia or Kendra (or they could, you never know) but a yet to be introduced female, though maybe that would take away from the impact of the betrayal.