I really hate it when I am doing something or sharing something important to me and then some has to come along and insult either me, what it is that's important to me, or both. I don't ask that everyone like what I like or believe what I believe, but I would appreciate it if I can express or share something important to me without immediately thereafter receiving a barrage of insults or derogatory remarks, and maybe be shown the respect I show toward others.

Everyone knows that I raise exotic animals, such as tarantulas, and that I am passionate about this. Unfortunately, few others are able (or more accurately willing) to see the magnificence in these creatures, which I accept, but is it too much to ask that people keep that to themselves when around me or to not look at my photos instead of sending me hateful and rude comments on all of them?

Now let's look at some things I don't like: cats and dogs. Under no circumstances would I ever own or consider owning a cat or a dog; I find them almost intolerable. But when someone tells me a story about their cat or dog, I don't say, "Ewwww. You have a dog? Why? You should kill it!" (Not that I think that, it's an example, and it's what people say to me when they discover I keep spiders.). No, that would be ridiculous, absurd, offensive, and utterly rude, but I continue to listen to their stories, look at their photos, and respect what matters to them.

But with the interests that I have, not only with spiders, I feel like I shouldn't even tell people what they are because it seems nobody can shut up about their disgust and disapproval of what's important to me. I stopped reading in public and buying books in bookstores because it was always a challenge to be able to be in public with the books I like without encountering an issue with someone.

It's even true with education and careers. Telling someone I would like to become a bus driver almost always ends in their mocking, snarling, or other negative words or weird bodily expressions.

Does it make sense now that I so badly want a GF that I can trust and talk to freely? I would love to have someone in my life that can accept and respect me as I am.

I apologize. I needed to let this out.