Balefire -
First, let me apologize. I was out of line when I called you an asshole.
However, I wasn't trying to imply that your entire life is generally worthless or anyting like that, but specifically with these two situations I imagined that there were much better ways to handle it.
Also, miscommunication is probably a part of it. Around here, "hooking up" typically means sex. My apologies again for just assuming.
At any rate, feel free to call me an asshole whenever you like - I'm sure I deserve it