I tend to be outgoing and goofy, striking up conversations, talking with random people--having fun. And X was always so uptight about that. He is very conservative and quiet by nature--has taught himself to be a good people-person and thus do well in things like the Planning Commish.
And--voila--the OW--as you have heard me describe her--and it is backed up by others--is REALLY loud, out there, to the point of making others uncomfortable (at least the version my friends will tell me)
So 'splain that if you can.
Not that it matters.
As soon as I get my old self back, I will go right on striking up random conversations with people as we meet in the bar, supermarket, trails, subway. A three minute, human being to human being interaction.
Just gotta dig that goofy self out of the ashes.
You go, MF! Keep building that entourage! How great to know that you CHOOSE and CREATE a circle of positive, supportive friends, acquaintances, and groupies.