Whining

Explain why we care so much about other people and their various escapades?

Why does my ex care when I send a message to his ex? A nice message. She was in my dream. I was sharing. Why am I chided?

Why do I care that he had a date last night? Yes of course I'm jealous, at the same time knowing that it would be hard for her to be as great as I am.

Why does everything come down to "casting"? Finding the best person for the role in your life? This is what he said to me, and while I consciously understand, emotionally I'm like a brick wall.

I'm quite aware that we may not be best suited to be married or whatever. But it really sucks to love someone and know they love you, and not be "with" them. Hard to not be angry about that.