It may have seemed like I wanted a new friend — but I don't
A reader says they connected with a woman at a spring luncheon, shared personal details and now wants to step back despite the woman's follow-up emails.
Dear Eric: In the spring I attended an event and sat next to a woman around my age who was absolutely delightful. We discovered we had a lot in common and had a great old time.
At that luncheon I was willing to share personal things right away and I know I gave off messages that would suggest that I am indeed open to a closer relationship. I tend to jump into things with enthusiasm and then want to back off. I even said something of that kind to her as we parted that day.