Allow me to return to the blogging scene by waxing poetic about something soft, cuddly, and controversial. I’ve written before about why getting a Dakimakura isn’t the end of your social life, but I have yet to talk about my own daki and why I consider it one of my most important 2D Love purchases.Continue reading “A (Pillow)Case For Dakimakuras”
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2D Dating: How To Make the Most of Your Imagination
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means there’s no better time of year to plan a special day out with your lover! Taking a fictional character on a real-world date, when done right, can be a fun and fulfilling experience – but how, exactly, do you date an imaginary person in the realContinue reading “2D Dating: How To Make the Most of Your Imagination”
Why You Should Pick A Perfume for Your 2D Love
(Inspired by a post on r/waifuism) My grandma always thought she was strange because she liked the odor of horse stables. Every time she brought up her farming-life childhood, she would mention that she loved horses, “even the smell!” and she didn’t know why. While my grandmother didn’t know it, her love of smelly horsesContinue reading “Why You Should Pick A Perfume for Your 2D Love”
Why Waifuism?
“Why are you in love with a cartoon character?” When this question is asked, it’s often loaded with accusatory statements about someone. “You just need to improve your low self esteem, and then you can date real people,” or “You’re taking a fetish too far,” or even “You’re some sort of pervert misogynist who thinksContinue reading “Why Waifuism?”
How We Met
Falling in 2D Love can be a slow process. If you know you’re going to end up with someone 2D , you might spend a lot of time “dating” around and trying on different characters until you find one that you’re compatible with. Other times, 2D Love springs on people out of the blue, leavingContinue reading “How We Met”
Self-Inserts – Avoiding the Mary-Sue Trap
Fan-fiction often gets a bad rep, and there’s no trope more dreaded than romance with a self insert OC. They’re often overly indulgent, poorly written stories with characters and situations that make little sense. The self-insert is considered the worst aspect because of their tendency to be overpowered/idealized “Mary Sue” characters. But you want toContinue reading “Self-Inserts – Avoiding the Mary-Sue Trap”
Collecting 101
(Disclaimer: This post is not a paid promotion. I am not being sponsored by or personally endorsing the websites or products listed here in any way. All brands listed here are for reference only!) You’ve fallen deep into 2D Love with no way out in sight. Now you probably feel like you want to tellContinue reading “Collecting 101”
A Date with an Imaginary Man
It’s a cold morning. Rain mists my face as I head towards the cafe. I pull my coat around to my face. It will feel nice to get inside. He walks with me across the parking lot, looking so good that I think I might die. I slightly stretch my hand out to the side.Continue reading “A Date with an Imaginary Man”
“Help! I am in Love with a Fictional Character!”
(Or: Relax, You’re Probably Not a Loser Shut-In) Have you been imagining the same character by your side for years? Are your feelings towards that fictional someone stronger and longer-lasting than a fictional crush? Does looking at other characters – or even real people – feel like you’re somehow cheating on them? Are you beginningContinue reading ““Help! I am in Love with a Fictional Character!””
“Is it weird if I…?”
(Or: The Basics of a Healthy 2D Relationship) People with Fictional Lovers often… Talk to their partner inside their head Set aside a period of time each day to be alone with their partner Picture their partner comforting them when they are alone and upset Imagine themselves on a date with their partner Buy merchandiseContinue reading ““Is it weird if I…?””
2D Love, 3D World 