danvb-

Well, texting wasn't really my idea—that was how he chose to communicate with me and I just thought that that was what he was comfortable with. I'd rather talk to him face to face but we live almost an hour apart and during the winter, it's too dangerous to travel where we live a lot of the time. I was just trying to come up with an alternative mode of communication to use in between times we could see each other. I suggested other forms of communication but he seemed rather adamant about keeping things the way they already were, so I respect that (even though I agree, texting isn't for conversations).

Also, to complicate things further, I will likely be getting my doctorate starting next fall and sometime in the near future he'll be getting his doctorate. And if there is something there between us (as in a relationship), at some point we may be on different sides of the country for all I know. I know, I know, that's thinking way into the future, but still…

Also, back to the actual conversation, if I say exactly how I feel, it tends to get me into trouble. That and I still don't know the best way to begin…if I say "we need to talk", then that seems to signify that they're in trouble, but I'm not mad—just confused. I'm afraid that without using the correct words to communicate how I feel, I will lose even the possibility for a friendship as I come across as…well, I don't even know how I come across. I just know that being open and honest is the ideal, but isn't a good idea with most people.

Useless Me-
That's actually pretty good advice…if I get my courage up, I may send him a message similar to that.