I can imagine. [She takes a sip of her tea.] I am sorry that the timing was so poor, but I have to admit that it's a relief to hear that was the reason. I was already nervous about how this "blind date" thing would go, given it wasn't even my idea to sign up for it. And then it felt like I was saying or doing the wrong thing every ten seconds, and I had no idea WHAT about I was doing was wrong or how to stop. After you didn't respond to the letter... well, I thought that was that.

Again, I'm sorry you were going through a rough time, and I appreciate you telling me this now at least. Apology accepted.