“I don’t mean to accuse but, you’re very different from men I know.” “In what ways?” I paused to refine my thoughts before speaking. “You’re sort of a contradiction. It’s like you have no problem handing over compliments, which means being open, but then you're also guarded, making it hard to gauge if you’re being truthful or…” “If I’m bullshitting you.” “Well, yeah.” I smiled, hoping not to offend.

