Email: The examined life [SD]

[Any dating relationship is] about "Are we compatible and at the right stage in life to consider marriage?" It [rarely is] about "Am I lovable, sexy, worthwhile and capable of keeping my foot out of my mouth?" You have every right to ask or say anything you want! It is not understanding that -- from the downside or the topside -- that makes a relationship difficult [through second-guessing]. Humility is knowing exactly who you are (before God): Worthy of dignity but not special privileges; above fear and shame.