xiǎo​zuō​yí​qíng​dà​zuō​shāng​shēn

small drama helps a relationship while big drama hurts it

Senses

小作怡情,大作伤身/ 小作怡情,大作傷身 xiǎo​zuō​yí​qíng​dà​zuō​shāng​shēn small drama helps a relationship while big drama hurts it

An occasional display of dramatic behavior or petulance can add excitement to a romantic relationship, but overdoing it can be harmful; adapted from the proverb 小酌怡情,大酌伤身 xiǎo​zhuó​yí​qíng​dà​zhuó​shāng​shēn.

References

see 小作怡情,大作伤身/小作怡情,大作傷身 小酌怡情,大酌伤身/小酌怡情,大酌傷身