[Cloverfield]

Actually, I don't have that problem as my boyfriend is as big of an Oddworld fan as I am... in fact Oddworld bought us together.

However, I don't agree that you had to get rid of all of your Oddworld things just because of your girlfriend. Sure, your relationship is important, but you need to respect each other's interests. That is discuss it with her. Explain to her about how much you are an Oddworld fan, while still showing her how much you care for her. Instead of getting rid of all of your Oddworld things, you should have just taken them down, and stored them away. You're done the extreme which wasn't needed.

Also, if you have discussed it with her, she should respect your interest. For example, my boyfriend is interested in classic cars. Although I don't have this interest, I take the time to show interest in it with him... and have even learnt to respect classic cars. And I would never expect him to give this interest up. Yes, he does go on about cars (and Oddworld) at times... but we have an understanding about our interests and it is all fun. The key is sorting any doubts out (i.e. her thinking you like Oddworld more than her), once you have done this you won't have that problem.

On another point... Jacob mentioned that you must have had lots of boyfriends/girlfriends in order to experience love. I disagree here. Both of my parents did not go out with other guys/girls before they met... and they are still happily married over 30 years. There are many others who are like this also. I can see that in some people's cases having previous boyfriends/girlfriends or crushes will allow you to easily identify this feeling. But love is something that really goes in depth... and you can tell this regardless of whether you have one relationship or many.

Abe Babe...