Obsessions parallel to relationships?

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Okay, this is going to seem like an odd question, but... do any of you ever feel like your obsessions are like relationships? Here is what I mean:

When I first got into anime, the series I was into changed ever couple of years. Kind of like how a person on the dating circuit goes through a few different people every couple of years.

But then, I discovered Hellsing and Trinity Blood, and I haven't been able to bring myself to leave them. Kinda like how someone feels about the person they marry.

However, sometimes I have very brief, shallow obsessions that only last a couple of days or weeks, but I always inevitably go back to Hellsing/Trinity Blood. Kinda like how a married person cheats on their spouse, but then gets bored with their lover and goes running back to said spouse.

Does anybody else feel this way? I feel kind of silly for posting this topic...

I do know what you mean.

I "can't" watch CSI - 'cause I'd be cheating on Law & Order

I "can't" watch Bloomberg - 'cause I'd be cheating on CNBC

I am "cheating" on the History Channel by watching more and more NatGeo

I am "neglecting" the Weather Channel if I don't watch it every couple of days

I have a "dysfunctional fiery love-hate" relationship with CNN - ever since Obama was elected and they've started bashing him for ratings. Yet I can't watch Fox or MSNBC. I have my reasons.m

I have recently "turned to" BBC America out of memories of passion and better days. When I hear that rhythmic music and see that spinny red and pink globe animation it brings me back to that one crazy winter we shared in Europe

And YET back in the real world - I have never been obsessed with a human - romantically or otherwise. I didn't even know romantic-type love until I met my fellow-aspie husband when I was 32.

When I first got obsessed with Titan A.E., I felt quilty because I felt I was negelcting Lion King or cheating on it. When I got intrested in Invader Zim I felt I was cheating on Titan A.E. and Lion King. Invader Zim is still a casual intrest as opposed to an obsession because I feel I am cheating on meerkats, Lion King and Titan A.E... Surprizingly the term "cheating" on certian movies and such actualy makes sence to me because that is extactaly how it feels.

I feel this way often. For example, I'm definitely in some sort of relationship with Law & Order: Criminal Intent. There are two different sorts of episodes with two different sets of detectives and I feel like I'm cheating on Detective Goren if I watch the wrong ones.
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The intense emotion and passion I get when absorbed in my interests is similar to the high NT's get from socializing. The moments when I feel the most happy are when I am focused on my interests. The feelings I get from my interests are so strong that it functions in a similar way to a relationship. My interests have also changed over time like some of you have mentioned.

I felt bereaved after finishing watching all the seasons of Frasier back to back.

I think that the guestion really should be what relationships do you develop in parallel with your obsessions and special projects. You don't want to take a girl to the moon who is afraid of heights or one to the bottom of a cave who has clasutiphobia (sp). Follow me on this?

I think that the guestion really should be what relationships do you develop in parallel with your obsessions and special projects. You don't want to take a girl to the moon who is afraid of heights or one to the bottom of a cave who has clasutiphobia (sp). Follow me on this?

Wow, I used to think I was the only one who thought this way!

Yeah, when I have a certain obsession I don't like watching/reading the other ones or reading my stories about them because it seems like I'm "betraying" my current one. But unlike relationships my interests rotate in really random order, so I know there will be a time when I will be interested in the old ones again-and I don't like to pay much attention to an old one until that time comes.

yup, same with silly sci fi books.
Terry Pratchett was my first love, but I cheat on him from time to time with Jasper FForde for his literary in jokes.

CSI Miami is the inlaw I can't stand.

Yeah mine paralell relationships because more often than not, they ARE! Lol I usually get fixated on a person. Sometimes they're fictional though.

Sorry millie.
It apperently attracts too much attention. I do not like being 'noticed'