The Bond Between Pizza, Ninja Turtles and my Partner

Scene from the 1990 film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle film

Pizza has always been a staple in my household, and it played a surprising role in connecting me with my partner. It all began during a particularly stressful winter semester, filled with endless essays and exams. In moments of anxiety, I sought solace in a beloved tradition that my child (whom I affectionately call my 'baby bat') and I had cultivated over the years. Since my child was very young, we'd watch the original live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie from the '90s while enjoying homemade or ordered pizza.

I vividly recall one day when the weight of my impending finals was overwhelming. That's when I decided that a pizza and Ninja Turtle movie night was precisely what I needed. I even shared my plans on Facebook, as it was a cherished tradition. To my surprise, my partner, who was merely an online friend at that time commented on the post, sparking a conversation about '80s and '90s movies. We continued chatting in private messages, particularly bonding over our shared love for horror films.

I like to believe that my passion for pizza and the Ninja Turtles was the catalyst for our relationship, and I've grown to appreciate them even more. Our first date was a pizza outing, and we still often indulge in takeout pizza together.

The inspiration for this blog post centers around my love for pizza and the significant role it has played in my relationship. We recently ordered a delightful pan pizza with cheesy bread and the famous chocolate lava crunch cakes from Domino's Pizza. After feasting on pizza and cheesy bread, we decided to save our dessert for later. However, a couple of days passed without us touching our lava crunch cakes. My partner made several attempts to remind me to enjoy this delectable dessert.

Scrumptuous chocolate lava crunch cake from Dominos

I somehow assumed that he had already eaten his share and was tired of looking at the cake, prompting his reminders. Then came the moment when I decided to finally indulge in my lava crunch cake and offered to share it with him, believing he had already eaten his. It was at this point that I discovered he hadn't touched his piece. I immediately felt a twinge of annoyance and began giving him a hard time about nagging me. In the heat of the moment, I even playfully remarked, "Well, since you haven't eaten yours, I'll eat all of mine myself. Fuck you then!"

With a big, goofy grin on his face, he responded calmly, "I was reminding you to eat the cake so we could enjoy it together, and I didn't want you to share yours with me because I know you'd insist. If I ate mine, you'd offer me some of yours, and I'd say 'no thank you' because I don't want you to give up your chocolate. Then you'd tell me 'well, fuck you too.' So, I decided to wait for you to have yours, so we could both enjoy it without the need to share."

In that moment, I wasn't sure whether I wanted to hug him tightly for understanding me so well or playfully smash the cake into his face. However, considering how delicious those cakes are, I opted for a warm embrace instead.

This experience only solidified our connection, and I couldn't help but smile at the romantic understanding we share. It's moments like these that make me look forward to spending the rest of my life with him.