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So most fans hate Jo but love TJ?
TJ is literally toxic and forceful. He only cares about getting what HE wants. Ian's mentally health has been going down the drain for the longest time and he's been suffering yet TJ wants to keep him in the same environment all because it makes it easier for him to reach him. He wants to control Ian so bad and manipulates him into staying all the time. Hell he won't even let him explore things in peace with Jo.
There's definitely a whole lot of manipulation and lack of consent between TJ and Ian. I feel like Ian loves TJ but not necessarily in a romantic way. He's been there with him since he was in the trenches and he cares for him sm he doesn't know how to tell him NO cause he feels indebted to him. Tho TJ keeps breaking his heart. They are just not compatible in any other way aside from sexually. I think they kinda just grew apart through time. Ian wanted change and TJ wants to keep it all the same.
Jo is cute, he's nice and smart. Ian is attracted to him but he's scared because TJ is a crazy mf who's obsessive and stalks Ian. Ian and Jo have a much healthier relationship and I hope they're end game, Ian has the right to want to live a healthier life and to choose a better partner for himself.
I don't like TJ at all, he's a stalker and gaslighter. Jo is definitely a green flag.