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[abaris]

l've always been shy and introverted but, like you, effort and establishment of habits has had its effects. At some point I had the epiphany that the real purpose of a relationship wasn't just to know another human being but to be known as well. That makes me want to be disclosive. I still value -no, require- a certain amount of solitude and the garden and walks with the dog gives me that. Fortunately my wife also gets totally immersed in her work and even goes off on business trips often enough. I think it's been good for us both. But we always spend time together every day, if only to play some cards over a meal.

So you're also "passing for human" like the Tony Hill character in Val McDermits novels uses to say.

I can relate. I also have my issues opening up to the real world.