tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123027.post3310990183929775971..comments2023-10-05T09:56:38.656-04:00Comments on Rae's Confessions: Relationship issuesRaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13352920897908430774noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123027.post-31351392293658210922007-12-10T08:28:00.000-05:002007-12-10T08:28:00.000-05:00I used to loathe having to be with other women. I...I used to loathe having to be with other women. It made me uncomfortable and I never felt I was part of the "club". <BR/>Now women are my life raft and anchor and yet still, I hate chit-chat.<BR/>It is hard to make those awkward beginning steps, to reach out and connect even when you feel like you don't know how. <BR/>One step at a time, as you are doing so beautifully.bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165771647378109845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123027.post-62870388761803764172007-12-08T04:01:00.000-05:002007-12-08T04:01:00.000-05:00I have the same fears. I love women, but I'm gener...I have the same fears. I love women, but I'm generally afraid of people, chit chat, etc.woman.anonymous7https://www.blogger.com/profile/09360902845606513227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123027.post-59852161838611076072007-12-07T23:35:00.000-05:002007-12-07T23:35:00.000-05:00It's amazing how much that changes as you progress...It's amazing how much that changes as you progress in recovery...seriouslyJen R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12480735969810649316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123027.post-53184466271110693732007-12-07T22:37:00.000-05:002007-12-07T22:37:00.000-05:00I find it difficult to make close friendships with...I find it difficult to make close friendships with women too. For years I felt more comfortable around men. I found it hard to trust women, and have only started developing close friendships with them since spending time in women's groups online.Mary P Jones (MPJ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10251787926841410344noreply@blogger.com