Hey, I know where you are coming from but you said that you wanted a woman's take on it so I gave it to you. I think she sees your attempts to engage her as pushing, going a little dim would be doing a 180 and letting her come to you, which is what you want. When people are po'ed(justly or not) they usually just want space. give it to her. I am not so sure she is trying to be rude...she is hurt and mad and confused and probably not liking herself very much right now. Not the time to rub her face in it. I don't mean for you to coddle her either. When she starts to come around, reconfirm what she says and ask how you can help her(come back to you...just think this part). Honestly, what do you have to lose? kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory