We must reach out our hand in friendship and dignity both to those who would befriend us and those who would be our enemy.
Trust has to be earned and should come only after the passage of time.
I loved my 17 years with R.E.M. but I'm ready to reflect assess and move on...
Sexuality is a big issue but there are others - how much you commit to a relationship to social obligation to honesty and being honest with yourself.