You're a real example, Fly. I know I'm nowhere near ready yet. I know it. I feel lonely and I think if I dated I'd be too willing to accept poor behaviour (or out and out sex pests and nutters) to get those compliments and crumbs of affection. My dog adores me and I have lots of hugs from my friends, who also give me plenty of compliments. In a strange way it helps me to see why H would have had his EA. It wasn't okay, and it really hurt, but I get how fundamental that need is to have fun, to be around someone who is attracted to you, who seems to like you, who is curious about you. I do get that. I hope you have some wonderful dates and selfishly, I hope you come and tell us homebodies all about them.
