It’s an odd term, 'girlfriend,' particularly for grown persons. And in practice it provides an even odder concept. Generally speaking, in adults it described a woman, not a girl, who was willing to provide sex, not friendship. In fact, from what I had observed it was quite possible for one to actively dislike one’s girlfriend, although of course true hatred is reserved for marriage.

Rectory always sounded to me like a place where you would find a proctologist.

I don't know if you have noticed this, but it is quite possible for two human beings to have a conversation in which one or both parties involved has absolutely no idea what they're talking about.

Feeling - what authentic human fun!

Of course, having information to use is one thing. Knowing what it means and how to use it is a different story.

For my part, my interest in Paris had faded away completely long ago when I learned that it was in France.

You're driving me NORMAL!