Object Sexual
Unfortunately, even for people in non-human relationships, love doesn't last forever. After 10 years together, Erika broke up with her "greatest love." For Erika, OS is "not an affliction or an addiction; it's an orientation, the way we are inclined." Erika was disowned by her mother, lost nearly all of her archery sponsors after admitting that she was in love with her bow, and says that the media is responsible for her biggest heartbreak...
Pivotal Moment
One year after her commitment ceremony with the Eiffel Towel, a British documentarian told Erika that she wanted to cover it. At first, Erika appreciated the gesture, but the filmmaker started pushing the sexual aspect of the documentary. In one scene, it is heavily implied that Erika and the Eiffel Tower had consummated their relationship.