Elizabeth, thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words! It means a lot. I frequently joke that I’m the best present in the worst wrapping paper lol. I also use humor to cover the hurt, disappointment, and self-doubt…which I’m sure is healthy lol. Its never easy being let down. But I do think you have a point when you say she may have been worried about how she would have been perceived. I can’t say for certain though. Currently, I’ve put romantic pursuits on the back burner. A global pandemic is hardly an ideal environment in which to meet people lol. I’m also doing a lot of work on myself which I’m hoping will result in my gaining some confidence. We’ll see. Thanks for reading!