First of all, for someone who "sucks" at communication, you do a pretty damn find job of it on the BB, CHL!!
Your points are all duly noted and appreciated. Yes the same ole, same ole IS conflict avoidance. Big time.
Why the dream topic came to mind is that this is an interest that both CJ and I share. It's something I talk about to a select few others, my sis, students sometimes (their dreams, not mine). I suppose it sounded like an answer I would give if someone asked me that question, but I didn't want to discuss it. Just a bunch of mind-reading, really.
So yes, good timing and careful wording is definitely in order here.