Thanks for your kind words. It really helped. I was really doubtful about how I should act, but all of you cleared that up right away, and I do feel much better because I'm comfortable with how I am right now. And what you said sounds really legitimate. There SHOULD BE no law against being caring I guess I should be more honest because I tend to avoid situations that suggest relationships.....because of painful experience. But I guess it's lesson learned and I have to implement what I've learnt.

Just feel like no matter HOW polite you are, there are still people who won't like you. That hurts.

Thanks for the input!