I agree. When I was with my ex, I was able to be far more open without fear of consequence for doing so with anyone else. Ever since we split up I've been forced to be a closed book. I miss that freedom and acceptance.

So true. To find someone like that, you have to hold on to them and never let go.

That is what I live for. My friends are talking amongst each other about long conversations over a bottle of wine in front of my fireplace. The ones who haven't been here for it are now wanting to. It's a tremendous way to get to know your friends and build intimacy (not physical) but must be done completely openly and honestly.

Is that the Thomas Moore of Henry 8th period? I guess old Henry wasn't impressed by this quote, I mean the execution and everything.

Totally