Whenever I made this mistake I paid a price.
Each time I compared myself to another I came up short..
What I couldn't see was the background, experience, secrets and feelings of the other.
I found it healthier to search others intentions, mutual values, standards and expectations.
That's how I determine if someone is my equal or often better. From there a friendship may be possible.
I have No friends in Macon. I've met and known many people here but I don't sacrifice or compromise my standards simply due to being lonely or alone.
Too many people violated my moral code. Excessive drinking, infidelity, constant cursing etc.
I've learned to appreciate being me at all times and being alone allows for introspection, emotional growth and mental accuity.
Thanks