#This isn't a solid fact or anything just stating that Eddie would be REAL HARD to deal with in a relationship

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Let's be honest here - being in a relationship with Edward would be rough even at the best of times, not just because he's a raging narcissist but his subconscious aversion to love and intimacy in general what with having received so little of it growing up. As a child, there was no such thing as "unconditional love" - friendships were more akin to bartering chips with both parties using one another, cordiality lasting only as long as the other was useful. Almost all of Edward's relationships have played out in the same way. His father was at best gruff when Edward was quiet and stayed out of his way while praise from his teachers came only when he'd succeeded at some task or test. Other children were only nice to him when they wanted something and in time Edward took it all in stride, learning to treat others the same. In an actual relationship, Ed probably wouldn't be sure of what he even wants. He's been alone for as long as he can remember and honestly, he's alright with that. It's worked out well for him so far but on the off-chance somebody does attract his attention, there is a lot of possibility for things to go horribly wrong, for Edward to take things the wrong way. He'd be hesitant and mistrusting for the longest time, just waiting for that other shoe to drop, to see what it is that somebody wants from him now. It's the greatest riddle for him really, why somebody would want to be close to him of all people when all love seems to do is get people hurt, when it's transactional as all hell. He much prefers his riddles and games; they're a lot more logical and play out as you'd expect them to.