15 Reasons Being Part of a Fandom Can be Really Friggin Hard

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1. Sometimes you just want to like a show, but then...

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2. Just when you've accepted your obsession, you realize you're worshiping a malevolent spirit

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3. And they break your heart over and over again.
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4. The disappointment continues when you realize you're still stuck in the real world
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5. And sometimes your book/show/movie/franchise ends before you're ready
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6. But there's always fanfic! (If you dare)

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7. Eventually you find yourself enjoying those fics and even joining in on this ship-uation
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8. But then there's the problem with shipping...

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9. Good luck if you decide to get into cosplay
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10. Or aren't caught up on your show before going online

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11. There are so many different fandoms, terms, and names to keep track of

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12. And what are you supposed to do when two things you love are on at the same time?

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I ONLY HAVE SO MUCH TO GIVE.
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13. Forget dating; your expectations are way too high.

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14. Or making friends outside of your fandom

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Seriously, do we have to argue about the Harry Potter/Percy Jackson thing again?
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Really, it gets ugly.

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15. But ultimately, the worst part of fandom is also the best: it takes over your life

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