Good to hear you making progress and figuring out where you both have issues to work on.
From what I've read, NY is neither smug nor would be laughing at you. He, and well and I, want happy ending for everyone, and try to give the best opinion that we can to reach that goal.
Remember, we are all in the same boat here, trying to ride out the roller coaster. Hmmm... Roller coaster on a boat.. interesting concept...
