Yes, innocence is hard to come by, and its very recognition might taint its presence, one becomes less innocent when one becomes self absorbed and compliments do make one self aware. How right you are...I think this could use some work on the flow and spelling but the idea behind it is very meaningful. Nicely done :-)
Nicely captures the fear of how a comment could change a relationship; sometimes for worse, though other times for better. It's called a leap of faith.
