Rob T Firefly

I was at a listless, lonely, and sad point in my life when a friend made a pass at me and, appreciating the attention, I went with it. The relationship went toxic and exploitative, and I ended up being abused for years. The abusive relationship ended not because I heroically gathered my wits and strength enough to get out, but because she eventually got bored with me and kicked me out.

Thankfully, it’s long in the past now. After that I took some time away from dating and relationships to work on myself, and with the help of friends and family I slowly pieced my heart and my life back together.

When I felt ready to begin dating again I put myself back out there, and I met someone truly amazing. We’re in a very happy and healthy marriage in which we trust and appreciate each other, and nobody is being treated like crap.

As with movies, foods, music, etc. my “favorites” always shift around depending on my mood, but just now off the top of my head:

• Doctor Who
• Star Trek TNG
• Mystery Science Theater 3000 (which is coming back again, again!)
• Monty Python’s Flying Circus
• Bob’s Burgers
• Ghosts (the US version)

I love that they eventually used the name Pubert for the new Addams baby in the Addams Family Values movie.

I learned that being with someone who makes you wish you were alone is far worse than being alone.

Amen to this. It’s a really important piece of wisdom.

Glad you’re doing better!