I get this. Both posts, really. And it's why I enjoy being with you on the few times we're near enough to hang out, because you have a very good understanding of yourself and your needs/wants, and are then able to put someone else at ease because of that. And it's so nice to be able to understand yourself well enough to know where the "bad" stuff comes from and then know what to do with it; I'm glad I've gotten to that point too.

And I'm so grateful now that I do have good friends (two-and four-legged) that are there when I need them. My friends have said I calm them down; they do the same for me when I need it, so it's good all around. :>)