That is an interesting concept, how sexuality permeates all our needs, from basic security to self actualzation. I forogt what the ohter steps of the pyramid are! Sometimes I feel I need a PhD in psych to keep up with this board.

Anyway, hope you have a nice birthday...Karen is right, like New Year's, birthdays become a mixed bag after a certain age Sounds like you are doing a good job of dealing with reality by maintaining your boundaries. My mantra lately is to stay focused on the positives.