i posted earlier tht i was in a similar situation as the original poster and i felt id give an update... mybe to inspire some of the rest of you I asked a friend if shecould get me the girls screen name for america online instant messenger, so when she said yes and i got it i IMed her and we talked for like an hour so.... try it that way.... it might just be me that finds it easier to talk over the computer but talking to her at all is a good step, no?