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writes: I am 24 and my boyfriend is 26.Recently he has become obsessed with 1992; he has newspapers, magazines and video tapes from this year around our house.He even says "1992 was the best year ever. Things were more technologically advanced then compared to now".He watches old 1992 videotapes of the news and other TV programmes and has a collection of food dating back to 1992.What should I do about him?Paula in Oxford Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 December 2005): I asked him why he is obsessed with 1992, and he just kept saying "1992 was the best year ever, the world was a more advanced place then!"
I can't feign an interest in 1992 having no interest in history myself.
Unfortunately his 1992 collection fills the house. He is so obsessed with 1992 he wants it to be 1992 again.
What kind of help should I get him??
Paula in Oxford
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 December 2005):
You are dating Bill Clinton?
Even if it was an obsession, it sounds harmless.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 December 2005): Dear Paula,it sure does sound like your boyfriend has become obsessed with the year 1992. how long ago did this start? did something significant happen in his life during that year? maybe he recently saw on tv, or thought of something that brought back a memory of 1992 for him. it sounds harmless enough, but if this recent obsession is really bothering you, why don't you sit him down and..ask him about it. maybe there is a maemory or something in that year that the both of you could share. by asking him, you'll gain a better understanding of the reasoning behind it. if you hae asked and understand, and just want the stuff out of your home, suggest that he keep a 1992 drawer where he can store all hs memoribilia so that there isn't clutter throughout your home. if that doesn't work, you know the old saying: "if you can't beat 'em join'em"...maybe you could support him in his recent interest with the year. over time, i'm sure that your boyfriend will snap out of 1992 and come back to the future. hope some of this helps you in your situation! best of luck.
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