WePow -- you are so awesome. You always know exactly what to say to validate feelings, and I think most posters here would agree that your comments are incredibly supportive and insightful. Thanks! You're right. I am handing her all my bags, letting her break down all my defenses, and we've only just begun. She has only just started getting past my barriers. And my emotions are going haywire from the danger this brings!

Spotted -- "Acting accordingly" would be remembering to be gentle with me. She is always gentle with me, but I want to make sure she stays that way and remembers the power she has. I want her to tread lightly and notice my feelings for her.. but without mentioning them because that is too intimate for me. Haha. I need to go slow. Not used to this kind of crazy intimacy.

field -- Agh! My first reaction to your post: NO. My heart is pounding just thinking about telling her how I feel about her. Wow, I don't even think I could get the words out!