If it is any 'comfort' to you, I've made the same mistake myself. = It might give you 'comfort' to know that I've made the same mistake myself.
When we went out for drinks together, I realized we were getting 'too close for comfort'. [=we were getting closer than I wanted to be]
Knowing that I can rely on your help is a 'comforting' thought. = It is 'comforting' to know that I can rely on your help.
(..) .. Do we ever Iose our sense of humor? .. Now, I owe a deep debt of gratitude... .. ...to our friends from across the sea for their comfort... .. ...and kindness. .. So mi casa es su casa ! .. (..)1999 Wild Wild West