Even if they don't all apply (Kendall, you're right, I DID have expectations...but only because I wanted to believe my feelings were shared) I think everyone here has contributed something important.
Um except Martin Gibson, but I've been told not to have ANY expectations on that end.
I'm taking what seems to be the consensus and giving it time. (Ellenpoly, what you said about your dreams really hit a chord.)
Thank you again, and one thing I do believe is that there WILL be a next time.