My ex got a kick out of my obsession with Batman. I mean, my apartment is covered with posters, figurines, PEZ dispensers, miniature Matchbox Batmobile cars, everything. I explained to her that my interest in Batman stemmed from the fact that it's primarily a psychological study of a man who's walking the razor's edge of sanity. Also, it's my monthly soap opera.

I've learned that not talking about it in front of them (girls) usually helps. I mean, most chicks don't really care what evil menace the Justice League is currently facing in this month's issue. If you're dating this girl, just let comics fall completely off the radar. Don't mention them around her, don't talk about them, don't bring them up. You don't have to hide anything, just don't bother her with your comic book stories. Most chicks find that kinda stuff boring. Now, I don't hide my obsession with Batman from girls, but I don't volunteer the information, either. If they come over and say, "Wow, you're really into Batman," I just nod my head and say, "Yeah, he's my favorite hero," and then move on. That's all that's needed to be said. If she notices the growing boxes of comics, who cares? She's not reading them, you're not reading them in front of her, so there shouldn't be a problem. Now, if she starts saying that you're spending too much money on comics and not enough on her (going out to eat, movies, bars, etc.) then you have a problem.

Just my worthless advice.

Nonoxynol9