I've been lucky in my life. I've been able to surround myself with people whom I trust, are kind, considerate, and take me for what I am, eccentricities and all.

Every time I've made concerted efforts to expand that circle, and tried to be anything other than what I really am, it's backfired. I've ended up meeting superficial people, with superficial concerns.

Your correspondent is a difficult person to be with, and I need to accept that. Every time I've altered or tried to conceal that fact, it's backfired on me.