"What can I do to make it safer for you?" I love that sentence. It begs for feedback. I'd love the chance to answer it.

In fact, after reading all these replies, I think I'll find a therapist and tell him or her they have to ask me that question after each session at least.

I really wanted the chic with the hyperactive dog to leave it somewhere else while we were talking, and the one guy not to mix me up with the woman who's been married five times and rips off men--I mean, I'm paying this much and you can't take notes?

I mean, I'm good, I deserve the best, right? Okay, I deserve at least better--someone who remembers my name, doesn't take therapy time to type the insurance bill, and pays attention when I'm speaking. This is California after all, the land of nuts and fruits (no offense meant, but it's true), and I really have to set some standards here.

Thanks, everyone!