i didn't express (respond) emotionally, thats what i meant. i masked it. i think i'm pretty good at masking (no emotional leakage) when i know my responses are being scrutinised. i don't think he saw that... or maybe he saw just a glimmer of something there... so he eased up.

yeah shame is hard. i don't mind what you say in response i'm not the 'on topic' police. conversations evolve sometimes and thats okay by me.

thanks secretgarden. yeah, i guess it does take two to be contrary. there has to be something for you to oppose...