Hey, this is a great essay. I was a full-blown B/M 'shipper during season 1, but since Ben came on the scene I freely admit to being more of a Be/M 'shipper these days. I still very much love and appreciate the B/M relationship though, and B/M moments always bring a smile to my face. There are parts of this essay that I agree with and parts I disagree with, but you did a great job. The B/M relationship really is the most complex and interesting relationship on QAF, I think. Thanks for the links!