Isn't the falling inconveniently in love always thus disruptive? Even falling conveniently in love entails a period of mental and emotional upheaval. So fortunate that the disruption and pain was brief and that it doesn't recur frequently; though uncomfortable situations which are also infrequent loom larger, as one doesn't build emotional immunity.

I think most if not all intelligent people fear things which affect their mind - Intellect is one's Power, no? And you have much power. It's a shame if the petty vicissitudes of daily life should distract from it; one begins to see the value of being an anchorite... or perhaps a guru, with disciples who will bring food and do the washing-up and test programs...

Here, have a *hug*