Doc, bless your heart. I am sorry.

Don't feel obligated to return feelings that you don't have, but at the same time, don't be afraid of people who seem interested in you. Why is it, you think, that you're put off by that? Doc has a lot going for Doc...surely someone's going to pick up on that and drop you a compliment. Don't be afraid of, at the very least, getting to know them. Taking a compliment or causally pursuing an interest isn't an obligation or commitment or anything like that (though that is certainly the pot calling the kettle black...lol I do the same ).

lol And don't discount people and your fantasies based solely off a cursory meeting. You may very well be surprised...not everyone who harbors the same fantasies you do is as open about it as you are. It might just take a bit of detective work on your part.

Stay strong Doc, and good for you on that first part of your last line.

Hugs,
Harley