Both of you handled it very well, imo.

"ive been waiting for a man like you to come into my life."

Someone to help you bear it. Someone in your corner, like in a boxing match. Doesnt shield you from the punches, but squirts water in your face and has a towel for you? Idk exactly what they do, but thats how i came to think of my t, someone in MY corner, someone there for me. Someone in my pocket, like my social security card. Not valid for ID, and it doesnt buy you stuff, but it still MEANS something. Mostly that it takes your money and promises you something in the future, but hey. speaking from the future, its priceless.