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I know I’m not the only one. I have real life friends who have either watched it and somehow weren’t as affected as I am, or they refuse to watch it because they don’t like hockey and can’t understand MM romance. I feel like irl I have to keep my obsession secret because no one understands.

It’s not about the sex or whatever. There’s just something about the blossoming relationship and all the deeper feelings that go along with it. I know you guys get it. There’s no fetishizing or weirdness, just pure love for these guys.

I’m 49. I have never read or watched porn or anything. I’m actually pretty boring. I’m also in a pretty boring marriage with a pretty boring guy. I have 3 pretty boring kids. I live in a boring little town and I drive a boring car. I was more or less content with being boring. But now I’m kind of wondering what kind of excitement I have been missing all these years.

So, this HR obsession is an escape to a world I never knew existed and it has thrown some excitement back into my life. I would love to connect with other HR fans entering their golden years. What is it about the show/books that you think has you gripped in this seemingly endless vortex of pure joy?

I know I’m not the only one. I have real life friends who have either watched it and somehow weren’t as affected as I am, or they refuse to watch it because they don’t like hockey and can’t understand MM romance. I feel like irl I have to keep my obsession secret because no one understands.

It’s not about the sex or whatever. There’s just something about the blossoming relationship and all the deeper feelings that go along with it. I know you guys get it. There’s no fetishizing or weirdness, just pure love for these guys.

I’m 49. I have never read or watched porn or anything. I’m actually pretty boring. I’m also in a pretty boring marriage with a pretty boring guy. I have 3 pretty boring kids. I live in a boring little town and I drive a boring car. I was more or less content with being boring. But now I’m kind of wondering what kind of excitement I have been missing all these years.

So, this HR obsession is an escape to a world I never knew existed and it has thrown some excitement back into my life. I would love to connect with other HR fans entering their golden years. What is it about the show/books that you think has you gripped in this seemingly endless vortex of pure joy?

The number of times Shane says he has to go to the bathroom is so relatable to me. It’s his escape from pretty much every uncomfortable situation. I love the looks people give him when he makes the announcement… JJ in the bar is like, okay man, just go. No need to announce it 🤣 he gets odd looks from Scott Hunter after the figure skating competition when he again declares his bathroom intentions. Rose looks flustered on the dance floor after another quick getaway. His parents exchange looks at the restaurant when he skips off to the bathroom. I’m sure there are more, and some talented soul has probably made a montage set to some very appropriate song 😂

I have been trying to decide whether to read TLG or wait until the next season comes out. I read HR after watching the first season and I enjoyed it, but prefer the show. What are the pros and cons of reading vs waiting? Would reading TLG spoil the next season? Thoughts?

I have been trying to decide whether to read TLG or wait until the next season comes out. I read HR after watching the first season and I enjoyed it, but prefer the show. What are the pros and cons of reading vs waiting? Would reading TLG spoil the next season? Thoughts?

Apologies if this has been asked before….. what is everyone’s first watch experience?

For me, it was April and I hadn’t heard much about it (somehow). My husband suggested we watch it and I was like, sure. The first episode had me intrigued. The second had me wanting more. The third was a tease for me. The fourth was where my brain completely changed. I turned rabid. I started yelling at my husband every time he paused it so I could explain something. He f-ing paused it after the TUNA MELTDOWN to ask why Shane was leaving so abruptly and I nearly beaned him with the remote. I made him promise to never pause it again and if he had questions he could look it up later. Then I watched the rest by myself.

I immediately started it over again and I haven’t let up yet. I went from wondering what the heck is wrong with me to just fully embracing it. I thought that if I completely immersed myself in every bit of content that I would get desensitized, but it’s had the opposite effect. I found a playlist of all the songs in order and if I put that on I can actually get something done. I love listening to it because I can picture every scene… since I have the whole series practically memorized at this point.

I have never felt this way before. I’m a middle aged woman and I feel 17. It seems ridiculous to everyone I talk to so I’m keeping my obsession to myself, which makes me so grateful for this community where I can let my freak flag fly with wild abandon 🥰

Goodnight

I just noticed that in the loon scene where Ilya is lying in Shane’s lap and gets scared by the loon call while being vulnerable with Shane, Shane asks Ilya if he wants to go back inside. Ilya says no and gets more comfortable in Shane’s lap. Is this a metaphor for their continuing fear of coming out? Ilya’s fear of what he perceives as a threat (wolf) after sharing something deeply personal = his fear of coming out. Shane asking if Ilya wants to go back inside (the closet)= his compassion for Ilya’s fear. Ilya saying no and getting more comfortable in Shane’s lap= Ilya coming to terms with his feelings. Am I wrong about this? Has anyone else noticed this before?