What I mentioned was that if we know we are going to be at a certain type of social event, especially one that is small in scope (such as the event which I will be going to this weekend) that I think that it is OK to socialize some at the event, in the same way that I socialize with people who I have never meet before there (or in some cases people who I only see once a year at the trade show and there are a few of them who I see year after year).

The drive would only be to an intimate type gathering (a place where all boundary lines are temporarily put aside) should both of us want to go but not have anyone else in the immediate area who also wants to go (believe you me you will have those circumstances when it comes to intimate type gatherings). Intimate gatherings are very unique and rare and should be treated as such. In other words I don't think that it would be appropriate for my Therapist and I to drive together to the motor-sports trade show because I don't think that it fits the scope of it however I do think that it is appropriate to meet up at the show to discuss how we are enjoying it.