"learn a lot about yourself along the way, and develop a clear confidence in communicating what you want, need, and will not accept."Yes, yes, yes, girl. This is so right on the money. I'm firm on not just accepting whatever comes across your path, just for a bit of companionship. I'm having to stick to my boundaries all across the board, including what I will and won't put up with in a friendship. Caring for people can be difficult, when you're out of practice, but that doesn't mean you don't remember what it's like when things are genuine. It seems like these days, the world doesn't view romance or friendships the way they once used to. But I know in every fiber of my being, I have one more great romance left in me, and when it happens - LOOK OUT :-)