He just seemed quite preoccupied about it, which would have distressed me greatly, but to be sure, women are interested in appearance as well. After 20 yrs w/ a man I found very attractive, I feel I'm imprinted on those looks and might have trouble accepting someone who looked much different. It is probably moot, however, as I don't think I'll ever find anyone.<br /><br />I know what you mean about the ethics of eating animals, especially given that I love them so much, but it is extremely difficult, as you say, to eat a healthy veg. diet, and I seem to do much better w/ animal protein--eggs and cheese mostly, but chicken as well, occasionally pork--I am dreadfully allergic to beef, but can live w/o it easily.<br /><br />Ok, thx for heads up on the italics. Interesting, queynte an old English version of cunt. Looks like quaint :)