Guess I just need to work on my anxiety/trauma issues & try to relax around people. I just thought it was an interesting topic & something some women could probably either relate to or give advice on, & thank you to those who responded (including the guys.)
I didn't come from the most functional of families, but I do have to give a lot of credit to my parents for raising me w/ class & teaching me that if I only had something nasty to say, not to say anything at all. Or, if something had to be said or I felt the utter need to say it (such as answering someone's question with a reply they may not agree with), at least be tactful. This thread has served it's purpose & run it's course- again, thanks to the support to those who gave it. I'm going to ask the moderators to close it now.