Um...
can I just say...
I gulped, with my eyebrows lifted and smiled a wee bit bashfully, all the way through that, because I felt very, very seen. How do you do that? You pretty much nailed it on all of it. And yes even to the uncomfy vulnerable relationship thing. Maybe that is true for everyone, all of us...I don't know.
It is impressive 17bees. I do wish I could know you a little bit more, though, wish you'd share, but respecting space and boundaries, dangit, lol, is a part of that relationship thing, huh?
This made me laugh...
but it's guided by good intention which is heartfelt (and takes the edge off abuse!) < perhaps cuz it's true.
I think this may be the first time we have ohhhh interacted. It is a pleasure to meet you. And cool knowing you are an over thinker too.
I am still kinda in shock how you did that.