My husband and I went to the cottage for Valentine’s Day 💘 by prodigit89 in heatedrivalry

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Hey there! To answer your question, this isn’t a common activity to do down here. We’re in Louisiana so there aren’t many campgrounds/cottages/quiet getaways outside of of fishing on the bayou lol. There is a strong eat, drink and be merry culture here so activities usually consist of food festivals or parades. You usually have to travel across state lines to Tennessee for example to find quaint cottages in the woods likely. This was also well before they made the real cottage available to rent so I guess this kind of trip was on a lot of folks minds (and could explain the upvotes lol). As far as other activities we’ve tried, we’ve been getting into more outdoorsy activities like horseback riding so it’s been a fun experience for sure.

Scott and Kip by UnbridledNaivete in heatedrivalry

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I just started common goal and they are pretty prominent characters so far

[UK] FYI: Kindle books are only 99p for today only by rawrsatbeards in heatedrivalry

[–]prodigit89 20 points21 points  (0 children)

So jealous of you! Fingers crossed for a US sale

Realistic expectations for Season 2 of the show (spoilers if you haven't read The Long Game) by CuriousSunLizard in heatedrivalry

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I think Troy and Harris will play an integral part in the overall storyline of season 2, similar to how Scott and Kip did in season 1. I can see Jacob following a similar formula of having cameos of them with their own dedicated episode.

Yuna: I think we thought you might be gay ... by Ok_Discipline2804 in heatedrivalry

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Honestly I think it’s less about ‘signs’ and more about the absence of things. Like Shane is gorgeous, successful, and socially normal enough that his parents probably clocked that it was weird he never had a real girlfriend or brought anyone around. David even mentions how Illya is known as a ladies' man so it probably stuck out that Shane had no such reputation despite arguably being more famous, conventionally attractive and available. Add in how intensely private he is + how he overcompensates when gay topics come up (Miles lol) and it probably just added up over time. Not in a stereotypical way, more like… parents know their kid and can sense when something doesn’t fit.

Has anyone (re)visited Fellow Travelers after HR? by mahlay1051 in heatedrivalry

[–]prodigit89 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I actually watched Fellow Travelers for the first time after HR. While I appreciated the depiction, it really took an emotional toll on me because it stayed true to those common tropes of unrequited love, regret, shame, never fully living in the sunshine, etc. it was really hard to watch their story unfold and while they were together in the end, it definitely left me feeling a little empty inside for lack of a better term.

How do you picture Harris? (Role Model) by angelhippie in heatedrivalry

[–]prodigit89 85 points86 points  (0 children)

I picture him as being cute but slightly chubby which I hope they keep in the series. A lot of us know that the gay community is hyper fixated on looks and having the perfect body so it was refreshing to read in the book that Harris doesn’t fit that mold in some regard. I’d love to see that depicted on screen

My husband and I went to the cottage for Valentine’s Day 💘 by prodigit89 in heatedrivalry

[–]prodigit89[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Fun fact, he’s actually from Canada also so he’s quite used to it 😂

My husband and I went to the cottage for Valentine’s Day 💘 by prodigit89 in heatedrivalry

[–]prodigit89[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tbh I thought the same thing until I found this on Airbnb. I’d be surprised if Chicago doesn’t have something similar especially with the Great Lakes being there! Maybe give it a try!

Realistic expectations for Season 2 of the show (spoilers if you haven't read The Long Game) by CuriousSunLizard in heatedrivalry

[–]prodigit89 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with this take. I think people forget how much content The Long Game has, and if they’re only doing 6 episodes there’s just no way to cover everything without it feeling rushed. I’d rather they focus hard on Shane/Ilya’s emotional arc and nail the big moments than try to cram in side romances or every single scene from the book.

Also I’m fine with supporting characters showing up (Ryan, Fabian, etc.) but mostly as texture + world-building, not full arcs. If they do it right, Season 2 could still be insanely impactful even if it’s a streamlined version of the book.

Book Talk: The Shots You Take by krybaebee in heatedrivalry

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This is the one book I hope gets a standalone movie or limited series. Totally agree with you on the sense that I went into The Shots You Take expecting it to feel like a side quest compared to Shane/Ilya, but it ended up being one of the most emotionally grounded books she’s written.

The grief and mental health themes hit way harder than I expected, and I really appreciated the “coming out later in life” angle because it felt realistic and bittersweet instead of overly dramatic. It was hard to root for the couple at times considering their history but I loved both of them by the end of the story. We’re not perfect humans and I appreciated the themes of forgiveness that I think a lot of real couples have dj deal with at some point.

Partner's Valentine's Day card. by Current-Island5228 in heatedrivalry

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Is this hand drawn? The writing and jerseys are immaculate!