The Party in my dream last night had a second very important knowledge lesson for me.
There was a middle-aged gay man at the party. Very well spoken and very persuasive. It was clear to me his skills at language and persuasiveness were developed within the gay community.
I told him so. He thanked me. By the way I had spoken to him, he knew I was not trying to pick him up.
And that points straight at one of my major insecurities!
I fear giving compliments fr fear the person is going to think am trying to pick him or her up when I am not.