Hi Sky dancer, thanks for replying. Yes, I see what you mean. My survival rests a lot on how a person "feels" when I shake their hand or touch their elbow upon meeting. I am appaling at reading facial expression. I often get it wrong so touch is my only way of being sure. My intitial feelings are rarely wrong but I usually give people the benefit of the doubt. I am not a social creature by nature and i am very content with that. However, society dictates that I should at least make an effort.......so this was my effort.

It does not mean that I do not love, I do with overwhelming ferocity sometimes and i am extremely loyal. But this level of commitment is earned. I do not give it freely. And this is based on trust......over a LONG peroid of time. I went too far out of my comfort zone.

But this is an interesting lesson.......I must apply how I treat people in real life to people on here. Not fall into a false sense of security because the "intimacy" is removed by a screen and keyboard.

Thank you.....