I had a bad time in Paris -(

He recounts a 2015 Paris trip with an ex-Korean girlfriend, nearly missing the Eurostar over its unfamiliar door button. He describes repeated donation requests and aggressive bracelet sellers, including one grabbing him; he perceived poor policing and unsafe streets. A detachable frying-pan handle failed while cooking spaghetti; he salvaged food, cleaned up, and decided to bin the pan.

A threatening travel experience hardens into categorical avoidance, while a household mishap triggers similarly intense frustration.