A Question of Attraction

It's tricky making sense of our attraction to the opposite sex while being showered by a mass of media. If you watch enough Hollywood movies you begin to assume that what is projected is the norm. Even then, different movies emphasize different types of romantic relationships, ranging from the lewdness of Basic Instinct to the healthy depth of The Family Man. The Bible does have some good advice on relationships, but it leaves a lot of space for personal interpretation. Subsequently, some Christians feel no guilt in a little bit of flirting or appreciating bodily beauty. With some contemplation, I've come to the conclusion that it mirrors the question of drinking alcohol. The Bible doesn't seem to forbid drinking altogether, but definitely discourages drunkenness. In the same way, gazing at very attractive people can lead to lust and adultery, but not always. However, just as I'd rather steer far away from the debauched life that is often attached to alcohol, I'd rather just keep things clean and pure in what I think and watch. Maybe I'm missing something I could legitimately enjoy, but in light of the difficulty in knowing where to draw the line, maybe that small price will end up saving me a lot.