I was passionate. I found something that I loved. I could be all alone in a big old skating rink and nobody could get near me and I didn't have to talk to anybody because of my shyness. It was great. I was in my fantasy world.
If you try to bring 'teen drama ' you end up doing nothing but pouting.
If your man is a sports enthusiast you may have to resign yourself to his spouting off in a monotone on a prize fight football game or pennant race.