Thanks, Kate!

silke, you seem to have come through this wiser, maybe more humbled? and with much support.
*thoughtful* Yes, I think I'm learning something here. I'm such a noob to relationships and all that jazz...and have been behaving a bit like a child who's been deprived of candy...throwing tantrums, feeling hurt, not being able to deal with those strong emotions. It seems like I'm finding new ways to cope now and yes, I feel humbled and a tad bit wiser. Maybe I'm growing up finally?

Everyone - have a great weekend and a little time with the people you love, be they physically close or only close to your heart and mind.