[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Quantum Boy

I take absolutely no issue with different people doing things differently or dealing with things differently, or even respectful differences in opinion on correct conduct: we all have our thoughts on things. I'm certainly not saying, for example, that people SHOULD feel compelled to share openly with a partner, or that a relationship is lesser if people aren't doing that. Every relationship is different and operates differently, individuals are different and have different ways of doing things.

I do draw a line at the clear condemnation and pointed judgement though, and I find the piousness about Samaritans to be misplaced - although I appreciate there may be a personal loyalty there.

….I honestly don’t think anything is coming from any place of piousness either …I think his points and thoughts are just coming from what the Samaritans charity organisation project, I guess… and one of the things they say is…

‘We take your confidentiality very seriously and will only consider speaking to someone else if we are really worried about what you have told us and we feel that you are unable to make decisions.’….

…and a personal confidante not being part of that ‘envelope of trust’ or circle of trust as Robert De Niro would say…and voicing his concern from a genuine place…(…as I see it…)…