After reading over my post I think i'll go find a wall to beat my head against. Preferably one with a nail sticking out of it.
Sleeper, you are quite the character! I feel your pain but you have a terrific, wry honesty and wit in your writing that is profound and hilarious at the same time.
What a conundrum--closer or further? You've been holding a tough ground for a long time. FWIW, I thought that was a pretty good text flirt!