> There are certain things I do not wish to know. That blank slate thing does have it's function. The less I know of him, the more I can just be me without fear or saying something that might not be appropriate to his situation or avoiding topics because you KNOW how he feels about THAT...

yes. yes yes yes yes yes.
thats what i like about the 'i'm not going to tell you anything about myself' line. that is it exactly.

but...

i kinda can get my head around the reasons for disclosing some things too...

but i still stick by the 'reality bites' sentiment :-(