[An amused eyeroll]..."The wines and teas that I prefer," I specified...

Look, I simply equated them only in the regard of both being parts of our ways of life. When I entered into this, it was after a long time of deliberating and accepting that I could not deny the feelings I had despite being keenly aware of our differences. Therefore, try if you feel you must, Phoenix, but I do not want you to force upon yourself any of my interests to appease me. It is not, and never was, my intention to turn you into me.