Quote: If you were riding on a bike and kept looking back, you are bound to run into a tree. I am sure you don't want this to happen to you, right?
Well-said! Thank you for putting it so succintly!
SO and I have developed a little language code. For example, last weekend we met for a brief time after work at a watering hole he used to hang out with regularity. He seemed pretty on-edge, so I finally asked him if he was okay. He said he was looking for "land mines". "Land mines" is the expression we've come up with to describe potential uncomfortable instances of running into women/girls he dated/whatever during our S. (Because yes, apparently there were more than 2, albeit very short-lived, like 1-2 weeks in duration.)
Developing an alternative language helps diffuse what could otherwise be hurtful or painful or just plain awkward. We both know what we mean when we talk about land minds in public, but there's nothing blaming about it. I think if we used XOW or something like that, it might make it much more difficult.
Quote: I am learning a lot from your thread in piecing as I know I will be here pretty soon myself!
I've got the lot next to mine reserved just for you! Come on in when you're ready to start building, or "piecing"! We've a great view of the woods from here!
