thanks. i know i need to move out and i fully intend on doing so. But we just broke up and unfortunately we have been together so long, there are alot of combined assessts and bills. so i am trying to get all of that in order so i can make a clean get away. I dont expect to have a normal relationship with any man until i do all of that and get my ducks all in a row. But right now, im not even wanting a relationship, i really am just going to enjoy being single for awhile, and finding who i am again. Even though i dont want a relationship, i still have needs and i still want to hang out and just spend quality time with me friend. So i know im not setting myself up for failure or anything, because im not looking for anything right now. Also you made a comment about this other man obviously thinking about me as more than a friend. That may be true to some extent, but he has mad eit perfectly clear he isnt capable of handling a relationship with a woman. Long story there too, but his parents both passed away,and it kinda messed him up in the head. Granted I think that is just a really bad cop out for not wanting to let go and blah blah..but thats not my lace. the fact is thats how he feels. So im not worred about or trying to get myself into a relationship with him. I would love to, but i just dont think that would ever happen ya know? Anyways. Thanks for the advice and i will definetly look into that book.