TF, Sorry for the hijack but I think we are in the same boat for now.
Cat, Understand what you are saying, I think this stage of the game that it is a balancing act between letting down that guard a little in order to be around them and do things with them but not be surprised or hurt when they take a step back or are not progressing in step with you.
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Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free.