Oh, you’re not alone. True story: I visited my parents last summer and while out we ran into a friend of my mom’s. During the conversation the friend said “You didn’t tell me she was so pretty too!” (I’m not, I suspect I’m average.)

Sorry if I creeped you out. If it’s any consolation, I got fed up and left too so it would be hypocrisy to throw you under the bus.

I know what county you used to work for, because I used to work for them too. I recognized your setup immediately. I’m not in IT, I just wanted to commiserate. If we met, I’d buy you a drink.