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They're back at it again, two dogs licking each others wounds TJ and Ian have a bond that is tethered by love and trauma, they're each other's rock while also being each other's shackles. They're stable, but not moving forward. Some of us have had our own experiences with relationships that we know arent particularly healthy, but you two have been doing the same song and dance for so long that you've found comfort in it. I dont blame Ian for not being able to let go! Shit, I'd fold like a lawn chair for TJ and accept him with an open heart and legs if I'm being honest. And as understanding and appreciative as I am for TJ and Ian's relationship, realistically, they should move on from each other.
This is of course coming from a more realistic viewpoint rather than a narrative one because the author can always create moments where TJ and Ian can redeem their relationship and have them grow together to be endgame. But as someone who likes the idea of people being able to move on from each other and finding someone better, I am a bigger fan of Ian moving on with Jo, and TJ being able to navigate on his own; finding his way out of the gangster lifestyle, and finding the safety, freedom, and courage to be out with his sexuality and love without using another person as an emotional crutch. Of course thats probably not going to happen because fujos love keeping the trauma bonders together, but I genuinely would like to see a change of pace in terms of how traumatic relationships are seen in BL. The MC dont always have to choose the one they knew the longest, thinking that's the best they'll get/deserve. I'd love if authors took more risks with these love triangles rather than keeping these MCs tethered to their past. But thats just me!