Fantail, I agree, emotions suck! Remember when we didn't have any? Uh, no, actually I don't... I don't remember anything much from back then. Hmmm. Except, oh yeah, there was a ton of self-loathing.
So, congratulations on a) having real emotions! b) taking responsibility for your needs and desires c) being honest and straightforward in difficult times.
Yay Fantail!