Re: the first part of this entry, I know exactly what you mean and I often feel the exact same way. I see this a lot in other online friends, too. So with that said, I guess I can't give much advice, since I feel the same... but I can let you know you're not alone. *hugs*

Re: Jack/Irina - you're right, those are aspects that makes their love very interesting. Personally I haven't read much fan fic about their relationship because... I'm not sure. I always feel SO sorry for people who are hurt by other people (my favorite character of all time is Disney's Quasimodo, go figure :P) and all I want to do is hug them and comfort them, so therefore I guess I'd rather read stories about Jack finding love with someone who won't hurt him again... sort of. Even though I do agree that J/I are hot and electric in each other's presence in canon! I guess I just think enough is enough and I think Jack should move on from Irina for his own good. :P Yeah, maybe that's a bit immature for me to think, but I'd rather just have him be happy. He's suffered enough. (Still, maybe he cannot be happy with a person who doesn't hurt him just a little. ;P)

Re: your last post - congrats on having two Victor dreams. I'm so envious, I haven't had a Jack dream in a long time now, boohoo! For a period of time I had them almost every night. Wtf, brain? I want them back! ;_;