I am of a much different opinion SRS... The deep and loving attraction to a wonderful person of the 'other' gender is natural, yes, but needn't be a matter of potential ownership... or sex. Often, it is others who make it so by gossiping and feeling jealous... The notion of unrequited love is often intensely motivating, and has led many artists to transcendent works.

It is precisely the lack of communication that leads to trouble, IMHO... and all that muck behind the scenes that lets politics lounge in it's poisonous moor... I believe that love felt can be responded to with love, and that great friendship can flourish within new and respectful boundaries... It seems to me, that distance and silence are somewhat prone to alienation when we are dealing with people who are alive and striving to improve.

Strong attractions and deep feelings are not necessarily about sex, and can be fantastic muse motivators that benefit everyone in the artistic vicinity. It seems like a point of evolution to me, and I am committed to the deep and caring relationships that communication and caring can foster. ttr