Ah - A Perfect Circle...
It is difficult if you cannot understand my words as I cannot alter them, because that just wouldn't be me then.
All I can see is that you use a different interpretations for words than I - and thats where your misunderstanding lies. Cultural differences - age - everything has an influence on interpretations.
I do not trust pride - simple as that really. Doesnt make a person needy or powerless when one doesn't have it.
Anyway - this is a different thread altogether from the one started and if you want to discuss ego or pride, you may want to begin a different thread. I am not in the habit of hijacking anothers thread and will not be drawn into it here - so apology to the OP.
Dr24 - I can see your new to the site - if you do a search, it shows previously discussed threads if you use a key word. There is a really good thread here you might want to look at if you desire -
Manipulation positive/negative. Peace and Love