On October 29, 2013, my life changed forever. For it was on that day that I began my tumultuous relationship with Netflix, quite possibly my one true love in life. We've had our ups and downs like any other couple, but it is with great sadness that I must announce our official break. We are hoping to resume our relationship stronger than ever, but recognize that some distance is needed. It's been hard these past few weeks. I'm hurt, confused, lost and lonely. The only way to get past this is to tell you why.
1. I hate the way you draw me in.
Hollywood, hollywood.com/movies/most-hilarious-net...
Your selection is overwhelmingly beautiful. I can stare into your possibilities for hours, just thinking of all of the different ways you can make me feel.
2. And the way you block me out.
WindowsClan, windowsclan.com/stream-playback-unavailable...
You know exactly what I want, I know that you do. Yet, you continue to play these games with me. They hurt, they really do.
3. I hate the way you claim to know me so well.
USwitch, uswitch.com/tv/news/2015/04/netflix_rec...
Yes, I would love to watch the series you suggested, but why do you have to be so presumptuous all of the time? Can't you let me decide for myself once in a while?
4. Leaving me no room for approval or doubt.
TekRevu, tekrevue.com/tip/how-to-stop-netflix-fr...
Maybe I had something to do that day. Maybe I had a paper to write or a shift to work or a friend to see. I mean, obviously I was going to go on to the next episode, but it would have been nice if I could have decided on my own.
5. I hate it when you judge me.
AV Club, avclub.com/article/netflixs-are-you-sti...
Yes, I am still here. We play this game every night, I don't know when you will accept that this is who I am.
6. And even more when you go silent.
SlideShare, slideshare.net/AmazonWebServices/dvo203...
Maybe you needed space and I just couldn't see that. I thought we were closer than this.
7. I hate it when you keep tabs on me.
Business Insider, businessinsider.my/netflix-tips-and-tri...
Is is necessary to have this ongoing list? How far will you go? Where does it end?
8. I hate it when you're violent.
Stardock, forums.stardock.com/454720
This just isn't cool. I overlook you for one month, while you were off frolicking with whoever and I get punished?
9. But most of all, I hate the way you make me feel.
LifeAccordingToSteph, lifeaccordingtosteph.com/2013/07/if-you...
You've seen me at my highs and certainly at my lows. There have been tears of laughter and tears of sadness, days of stress and days of freedom. You've been there through everything.
10. And that I can't hate you, not ever, for real.
HerCampus, hercampus.com/school/pitt/my-netflix-an...
Let's be honest, I'm never going to hate you. We may be going through a rough patch right now, but I promise it will be for only a few short months.
So, world, judge us if you must. But know this: few ever get to experience a love like ours. It is your privilege that you get to witness it.
Please note: My account is officially under my boyfriend's name. Oops.
