Have you ever had an encounter with an irrational seller when trying to buy something, and how did you handle it?

I have a tendency to treat my friends more like I’m dating them, and not my spouse. Does this mean I am not ready for a relationship? What do I do to fix it?
Do you think Karl Rove is right in saying that the Democrats are making themselves less popular than the president of the United States in his second term, midterm election?
How do you keep your spirits up when you're excluded from a group outing or event?