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Originally Posted by abaya
Do you think it gets more difficult, because we're just getting older and more picky about what kind of people we want to hang out with? Sometimes I find myself being overly critical about a new group of people, without really giving them a chance--maybe because I'm married and that makes it easier to be "alone," in a way. I hope we won't have trouble in Seattle--I'd like to get back into the rowing community again, somehow--but it remains to be seen. It's been years since I was back there, and people keep telling me how much the ethos has changed there.
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I think you hit the nail on the head - being married gives you a sense of confidence that you'll never be lonely and you get used to being around another person that is perfect for your tastes. when you meet new people that are different, it's really easy to overly criticize them because you are used to the perfect partner.