The use of the spoken word is what allows humans the ability to lie to themselves and each other. Most other animals communicate quite well with out. I choose not to settle. I know what that means to me. I don`t know what that means to you or others. If you consider life a game maybe second or third is better than last place. How competitive are you? If life is more how do you view third or fourth. Most people I know seem to think being with anyone is better than lonely. Remember the song "Its sad to belong to someone else when the right one comes along"? I believe I`ll wait a little longer for the right one.