Sorry, oldtimer, I hadn't gotten to that yet, and I'm trying to squeeze these in between a hectic deadline that I'm under at work.

I guess that's why I'm not an alpha male, cuz I just CANNOT see myself saying ANY of those things. The tone that I'm trying to capture here is, something that's neither needy/whiny/grabby/beotchy, nor witty/charming/flirty/chivalrous.

I'm looking for help to confidently establish boundaries; not woo and charm her when she's misbehavin.'

Choc.