☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Yes, it's one of his best works, and I'm not even sure whether, from a male perspective, the outcome described in it is a good one or a terrible one.

— And a guy I traveled with lent it to me. I read it in one sitting, and he, watching the process, gave me such an eloquent look, as if to say, "How can she even read such horror?" But guys are all different, so some, maybe even those who like extreme things, might find the described outcome quite good.

- One of my acquaintances once told me that with hobbies like mine, I'll never find anyone. So, seeing that you have similar interests, I wanted to test his theory.

— Oh, come on, people say all sorts of things. My acquaintance gave me a completely different reason: unrealistic expectations. From his point of view, men are primarily interested in a pleasant face and a beautiful figure. Everything else is secondary. He then asked me about my criteria. I don't know if he was thinking of asking me out or was just curious. But it's not that important," the Tanar'si waved her hand. "As you can see from the example, men are different. And the circumstances in which you can meet them are also different. I've had relationships in my life that ended for reasons that had nothing to do with my interests. There were times when strangers approached me, wanting to get to know me better. And yet, my lifestyle, with frequent travels, doesn't exactly encourage romantic pursuits. But there is some truth in what your acquaintance said. If you spend all your free time at home, avoiding new acquaintances and social interactions, your circle of friends will be limited to your colleagues. You might get lucky and meet your soulmate among them, but you shouldn't rely on it. So, it makes sense to go out sometimes, expand your list of acquaintances, start conversations. Or try to get to know your colleagues better, if you haven't already. Maybe one of them has a single, handsome brother who is also looking for a partner? But... there is no guaranteed way to find a good and stable relationship that will satisfy you in every way. That's just the reality of life.