Reading through the links posted above made me feel a bit better. I have been struggling with, and feeling guilty about, having a group of friends and thinking that I shouldn't be lonely because of that. In more than one link, it is mentioned that not only is socializing important, but also having an intimate relationship/companion. It is because of the lack of a companion part that I am feeling this way. Being estranged from my family and not having any close friends that I talk to regularly, if at all, about intimate things leaves me feeling alone in the world.

I read something today that goes along with that sarahweets, "And if your partner isn't able to be respectful of your needs and time frame in return, then he or she isn't worth your time at all."

She did make an appearance her office this afternoon. She didn't say anything to me, but then again, I didn't expect her to. I'm just glad to know that she's alright. I did have to contact her because our office needs something from her next week. She apologized for "missing us" when she was here. Being who I am, I instantly reassured her that it was ok and that I just assumed that she needed time to calm down and recenter.