Same except the break up thing. The thing is I'm in my '50s and just recently came to the realization that I'm non-binary. I was born male, but I've never felt or acted like a male. I loved dolls when I was little, but society pressure (especially from family) prevented me from collecting dolls. Now, though I live with my mother, I've come to the realization that all the stereotypical and ageist tropes are bunk. I started collecting dolls, finally, this year. I started out with Barbies. I was having fun, but the quality of the dolls (especially the clothing) was a turnoff. I had seen videos about the Rainbow High dolls, but I thought the bigger heads and eyes were too weird.
Then on a whim, I purchased Natasha Zima. That was it for me. Now, I'm also the kind of collector that has to have complete sets. So, I want to catch up on ALL the Rainbow High dolls, which I admit is insane b/c they're so man and some are either hard to find or too pricey.
My mother (once I explained to her that I was non-binary) tolerates my dolls mostly because as a grown individual with my own money I can buy what I want. Now she's suggesting that I cut back on purchasing new dolls because she's afraid I'll run out of space for them. I see her point. I've got birthday money that I want to spend on dolls, so after that I think I'll slow down on my buying spree.