I have learned that to establish a relationship in general you sometimes don't even have to be physically in touch with them. I find it kind of funny how you take care of your fish. They learn to trust you, you learn to trust them (piranha bites for example) but in general most of the time you are separated by a glass. Kinda like the bubble boy. But in the end you establish a bond with your fish. They depend of you. They even recognize you. I didn't knew that was even possible.
Wonder if that will work for the BF.....
lol