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.
(..) To wish me well before I leave for home. You're lying. I could always tell when you were lying because you were never any good at it. - I never acquired your comfort with it. - True. But then you never had to. Life is more simple for a soldier. Or do you (..)2000 Gladiator