>>8627104Never really had the dynamic of inviting someone back to my place in a romantic/sexual context that hadn't already seen it as a friend. But my wife has watched my collection grow and is supportive, and I got her back into toys too. Now she collects some dolls and plushes, plus a few imports when they are relevant to her interests.
>>8635741If this isn't a shitpost, that sucks man, and you've got the right idea at the end there.
Don't be ashamed or hide your hobbies, especially if you're trying to date someone or even just befriend them. Eventually you'll either have to reveal them (because how could you keep hiding it from them if you saw them more going forward?) or you'll have to legitimately give up something you love. It's not worth giving up a hobby for a friend or a lover, in either case, if they expect that of you, they wouldn't be a good fit for either.
