Thanks for all the responses and positive feedback! I am still going to try and not get my hopes up (about this relationship) too soon, but at the same time I am hopeful that this will help pave the way for more open communication (esp. on my part). The guy I'm seeing is a doctor, so I feel like at least now he knows what he's getting into, if he so chooses.

Well...on with the rollercoaster of my life!

Nic :-)