Today’s story is about a woman from Budapest, Hungary. She is in a “relationship” with a toy plane and says it’s been one of the happiest and most fulfilling relationships of her life.
Sandra Letanovszky is a 28-year-old aviation worker. Her relationship with her toy plane, Luffancs, started off in January 2022. Ever since Sandra was a child, she has always loved the aviation industry and everything about airplanes.
She was in a lot of relationships with men who never understood her love for aviation – her last relationship ended last year. After her last breakup, she decided to just follow her heart and buy a toy plane to spend her time with. One day, while browsing online for model planes, she stumbled upon a deal for first class tickets, which prompted her to book a spontaneous trip. However, the excitement quickly turned to disappointment when she realized that she was a woman frustrated by first class tickets, as the service did not meet her expectations at all. Determined not to let it ruin her adventure, she decided to channel her frustration into creating detailed designs for her own miniature aircraft, envisioning them soaring through the skies.
While speaking to Jam Press, Sandra spoke about her love for Luffancs:
“I don’t know why I love him, I just love him,”
“He’s beautiful and my soulmate.”
“He is the first thing I see in the mornings and the last thing when I go to sleep. I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
“We cuddle and kiss throughout the night… I get to do everything with him.”
“I have never felt like this with a partner before.”
“For the first time in my life I am in love.”
“I have always liked planes, more than the average person.”
“It’s never been a problem in my other relationships. They haven’t said anything and I never asked.”
“If I go away for the weekend, I make sure I take him with me. He’s always there for me.”
While talking about going back to a human relationship, Sandra told Jam Press:
“I’m not too sure if I will go back to a human relationship.”
“Planes are more reliable as partners. I know I can always speak to him.”
“I like how planes represent endless opportunities. To me that is something positive and something I want to have in my life.”
Objectophilia is a form of romantic relationship or bond between a human and an inanimate object.
What are your thoughts on this? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Images & Featured Image via Need To Know / Jam Press
I truly believe she’s crazy.
Speechless 🤦
As long as it’s legal, do what pleases you. It’s no one’s business but yours.
Her image seems to be incorrect — one company logo should be “ups” vs “squ”.
I can appreciate her passion. These models(not toys) are very expensive and are rare pieces(the really good ones. They were displayed in airline corporate/ticket offices, travel agencies and museums nowadays. These were fascinating to me as a child as I was obsessed with aeroplanes, and now, I’m a collector/restorer of these models. I have over 50 of them.