text:  I should never admit anything to you because you're so mean about it. Anyway, he said, I took your advice. I forced myself to go out and interact with people. I'm at a two-week remote work thing, and I've been avoiding everybody. I was invited to dinner, and I'm glad I went. Thank you for the advice. Granted, during the dinner, I had to hear about a female colleague of mine and her wife using the turkey baster method to make children, but hey, I still went, and I blame you.