it wasn't until right before I broke up with him that it all hit me that there was really no escaping their advances and that, if I didn't fight back, it would be a recurring problem in any relationship I have.

so my rationale is that I should probably be more open to dating someone who understands how difficult a public life can be and isn't afraid to stand up to these dudes and protect me.

I don't blame any of my exes from being resentful about the fallout of attention that's been on me, but even I realize that some of them are simultaneously simping for the men doing this stuff and trying to capitalize on the opportunity.

predictable shit, imo.