Re: [ Private to Damon/Vlad ]
It's a common factor. It's just how we take it.
If he was a vampire under 50, I would take that. I did, for a long time. I wasn't much older, and I was naive in ways that are hilarious now. Not all vampires have their sire around to show them, and Katherine was a piece of work. There is s time when you have to help yourself. I am sounding like some weird vampire self-help novel, but it's true. He isn't a baby anymore, but he has a million excuses that all end up leading to the fact that he wants to be taken care of. I did have Eric around in Katherine's place, but I was also not as needy.
Personally, I like someone who is my equal, who could stand on their own but we are better together. I want someone who wants to explore everything, and have fun. I have that. Stefan doesn't deal well with that either.