I have the opposite of spider phobia. I think they are wonderful. I run to rescue them from baths. I think they are the most amazing, and complex, and beautiful creatures.
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I have the opposite of spider phobia. I think they are wonderful. I run to rescue them from baths. I think they are the most amazing, and complex, and beautiful creatures.
ReplyDeleteMy husband also feels warmly toward spiders. Cute, but weird.
ReplyDeleteMy position is more "the enemy of my enemy is my friend."