Why is it sometimes a stranger can give you so much solace by just exchanging some tidbits - yet a close person can upset you enough that you feel it would be better if life just stopped and took a turn where u could find no known people? Is it again linked to "expectation" ? I read something which made so much sense to me "It is easier to forgive an enemy than a friend." It's so true. posted by Tuya 8:05 AM Comment . . .