hi colin
>>> No wonder that relationship died, Ron. What a dreadful way to treat someone. No wonder you clammed up. It is this sort of thing I was referring to-how we so easily 'blame' the other when it is us who do not create a good atmosphere for communication thanks colin. actually im quite surprised looking back at my posting now. i didnt realise quite how much emotion there was in it at the time of writing!!! i was just posting to support what people were saying about communication, and i wound up venting instead. obviously something i still need to deal with to some extent. >>>> who hopes you are better matched now. well. not really. my cat just doesnt care what i say as long as i feed him and fuss him. no seriously - im not rushing into the same trap - id rather be single than go through that again.... ron