Hi folks,

I have just sent a couple of emails to new 3d acquaintances. They are nice people that I met through writer's groups and each of them has been getting more friendly over the last weeks.

Of course, this involves commitments that I won't be able to deal with, social events etc, the whole 'acceptance into their circle' kind of thing. One of the guys has even said 'I can't work you out' in a kindly way.

So the time comes when I give them the facts. Frankly I don't care much if they stay or go, I'm just tired of all the pretending. Even after years of working though this stuff, there is still the problem of how to present to people. I mean, I can't walk around with a placard round my neck saying - 'Caution - diagnosed person!', so I continue to behave normally, pick up acquaintances, and then have these moments of truth.

I'm fed up with it, but can't see a simple solution.

What do other people do?????

Cheers, M