Posted by jane d on March 31, 2004, at 6:40:44
In reply to Re: how do you guys meet healthy people?, posted by bookgurl99 on March 27, 2004, at 7:53:41
> Wow -- the phrase about seeing the buried hurt is perfect. I have similar experiences. But maybe it's time for me to realize that I don't need to help those people.
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> But the thing is, I -want- equal relationships.I think you've nailed it there. There is a limit to the number of people any one of us can take care of. I like your plan of allowing one such person. I never planned it that way but I think I've ended up doing something similar. And I try not to depend too much on everyone I know either.
Jane
PS. One quibble. "Real illness" vs hypochondria? Remember your posts are being read by people like me who have heard depression distinguished from "real" illnesses far too many times.
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