Autumn, I love it....

"When you meet him (he meant the guy, not the puppet), pretend he is the most boring person you have ever met. Always be deeply polite and gentle to him, just as you would to any utterly boring person; look serene and gently glowing with a small secret smile in your eyes, and drift gently by with a gracious hello."

It would work with ANYONE who you even felt uncomfortable around. I like acting too, and I feel too intensely often, so, great! And it would become natural. Old boyfriends, people you thought were friends and weren't, etc. It's not the 'perfect' solution, but until one (me) is healed and so healthy that one can't be hurt...it would be fun!

Thanks Autumn
(hey, you only have to 'symbolically' change your name...smile....

peace and joy,
pj
now I'm gonna take a big gulp and post...I think...